Kansas City Journalism Survives Internets Social Media AI Slop?!?

Actually . . .

In its purest from, journalism is either politicized dross with little to no redeeming social value or impassioned rhetoric produced at the behest of antiquated patronage systems specifically favoring the elite and clandestinely enforcing, upholding and exalting the status quo. 

Here at TKC we prefer hot goss, juicy deets and quotes from all manner of sh*t talking.  

Also, for anyone who knows how local news works, this interview is mostly just navel-gazing and journalists complimenting themselves and their bosses.  

To be fair . . .

It's #TBT and we want to honor an old school Pulitzer Prize winning newsie who thinks better of humanity and wants to spend his golden years farting above the waste so that Steve Kraske can thoughtfully engage with the fragrance and translate his experience to the audience . . .  

"Investigative reporter and Kansas City native James Steele has worked in journalism for over six decades. He believes that the state of investigative journalism — led today by local and regional nonprofit outlets — is in better shape than most people might think."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Pioneering Kansas City reporter says investigative journalism is in 'better shape' than many realize