Intro from Jay Allison: For our “In Conversation” series, Jenna Weiss-Berman (Pineapple Street Media) and Laura Walker (WNYC) sat down together to ponder public media, podcasting, and our future. They covered mission, diversity, disruption, and the stuff they like. It’s encouraging to hear Jenna and Laura enjoying each other and their work. This charming and important conversation is available both to read and as a podcast.
*Editor’s Note: This conversation was recorded on October 25, 2016.
Jenna: So let’s start with who are you and what do you do?
Laura: I’m Laura Walker, I’m the President and CEO of New York Public Radio.
Jenna: And how long have you been here?
Laura: Very long. [Laughter] I’ve been here for twenty years.
Jenna: Really?
Laura: Really.
Jenna: What job did you start out doing here?
Laura:…