In this episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky,' host Michael Brodkorb welcomes Rochelle Olson, long-time journalist and current opinion columnist for the Star Tribune.
With co-host Becky Scherr on maternity leave, Michael dives deep into Rochelle's extensive journalism career covering Minnesota politics, her transition from reporting to opinion writing, and social media and misinformation challenges.
Rochelle shares her experiences covering high-profile trials like that of Derek Chauvin, the intersection of sports and politics, and offers valuable advice for aspiring journalists. Tune in for an engaging and insightful conversation.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:00 Rochelle Olson's Career Journey
01:16 Transition to Opinion Writing
02:42 Challenges of Opinion Writing
06:18 Covering High-Profile Trials
10:27 Balancing Mental Health in Journalism
14:02 Sports and Politics Intersection
20:48 Rochelle's Story About Tom Brady
22:31 Lady Gaga's Super Bowl Preparation
23:58 Social Media and Journalism
28:24 Misinformation in the Digital Age
34:23 Advice for Aspiring Journalists
38:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week!
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