Long Time No See

For several years, the world has been on a positive path toward ending global hunger and poverty, among other goals. However, the current global pandemic has changed all of that. In the tenth episode of LTNS, Michael speaks with Shantanu Mukherjee, the chief of policy analysis at the Division for the SDGs in the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, about how the Coronavirus pandemic is affecting the advancement of global development. Mukherjee offers insight into how global crises often put up roadblocks in the fight for a better world but can also encourage international cooperation. Become a MediaFile patreon donor: https://www.patreon.com/MediaFileMusic: “Side Hustle” by Otis Galloway [License: CC BY 4.0]Support the show

In the second episode of Season 2 of LTNS, Michael sits down with Armando Elenes, secretary-treasurer of the United Farm Workers union. Elenes discusses the uphill battles that several farmworkers face in protecting themselves from the pandemic. Many farmworkers do not have a safety net to fall back on if they become sick, so they must balance protecting themselves and providing for their families.Send Michael topic and guest recommendations at mkohler@mediafiledc.com or @KohlersVoice on Twitter.Become a MediaFile Patreon Donor: http://www.mediafiledc.com/donate/Music: “Side Hustle” by Otis GallowayLicense: CC BY 4.0Support the show

In the first episode of season two of LTNS, Michael Kohler (virtually) sits down with Eve Levenson, the policy and governmental affairs manager at March for Our Lives, to discuss what happens when public health crises intersect and how the organization is continuing to advocate for gun violence prevention measures from home.Send Michael topic and guest recommendations at mkohler@mediafiledc.com or @KohlersVoice on Twitter.Become a MediaFile Patreon Donor: http://www.mediafiledc.com/donate/Music: “Side Hustle” by Otis GallowayLicense: CC BY 4.0National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (https://www.thehotline.org/help/)National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/)Support the show

With media coverage now almost exclusively devoted to the coronavirus pandemic, countless stories may be left out of the media spotlight. Some stories, such as immigration or gun violence prevention, may not be getting as much attention, but may nevertheless have unique intersections with the pandemic. MediaFile's Podcast Director Michael Kohler launched “Long Time, No See” almost a year ago with a vision to focus on what happens to stories when they fade from mainstream coverage. And this goal is more relevant now than ever before. If there is a story you want covered during this time, send Michael your topic and guest recommendations at mkohler@mediafiledc.com or @KohlersVoice on Twitter.Become a MediaFile Patreon Donor: http://www.mediafiledc.com/donate/Audio Clips: ABC News, Politico, Fox News, NBC NewsMusic: “Side Hustle” by Otis GallowayLicense: CC BY 4.0Support the show

Violence against the transgender community has been a problem for a long time, but recently, the trend of violence specifically against trans women of color has emerged as a pressing threat to the safety of trans Americans. In Ep. #07 of Long Time, No See, Michael Kohler sits down with trans experts and activists from the Human Rights Campaign and Casa Ruby to explore how this crisis is being treated by the nation and specifically how it impacts the District of Columbia.Support the show

In Episode #04 of the pod, Michael sat down with Dr. Edwin Chapman to discuss the consequences of the Washington, DC Opioid Crisis. Now, in Episode #06, he discusses the political angle and the future of the crisis in DC with Dr. Chapman and DC Councilmember Vincent Gray.If you like this episode of Long Time, No See, leave a rating, subscribe to the show, and keep listening. If you have recommendations for future topics or guests, you can email the host at mkohler@mediafiledc.com. If you would like to donate to MediaFile, the student journalists who power this pod, go to mediafiledc.com/donate. Support the show

Today, June 4th, is the 100th anniversary of Congress's passage of the 19th Amendment. Despite this historic landmark, the 19th amendment doesn't go beyond voting rights. That's where the Equal Rights Amendment comes in. The ERA is a yet-to-be-ratified amendment to the constitution that would codify full rights and legal equality for women.In LTNS's 5th episode, Michael interviews Toni Van Pelt, president of the National Organization for Women, the leading advocacy organization behind the ERA. Toni provides insight into the battle for ERA ratification in state legislatures across the country, as well as court challenges to the timeline for ratification set by Congress. Then, we hear from Caroline Corbett, deputy editor for MediaFile, who talks about the need for media reporting to reflect the vast implications of the passage of the ERA for women.The music in this pod was created by Greenss. If you like this episode of Long Time, No See, leave a rating, subscribe to the show, and keep listening. If you have recommendations for future topics or guests, you can email the host at mkohler@mediafiledc.com. If you would like to donate to MediaFile, the student journalists who power this pod, go to mediafiledc.com/donate. Support the show

When we think about the people most afflicted by the American opioid epidemic, we often think of white, rural communities. But new evidence suggests that most of the reporting and discussion around opioids is overlooking communities of color that are struggling with addiction. In the first of two episodes investigating the contours of the opioid epidemic, Michael interviews Dr. Edwin Chapman, an expert on addiction treatment who has been helping patients here in Washington, D.C. for 20 years. Dr. Chapman offers insight into the African-American communities that are at the heart of the crisis, as well as insight into how we can successfully help those at the heart of the epidemic.The music in this pod was created by Greenss. If you like this episode of Long Time, No See, leave a rating, subscribe to the show, and keep listening. If you have recommendations for future topics or guests, you can email the host at mkohler@mediafiledc.com. If you would like to donate to MediaFile, the student journalists who power this pod, go to mediafiledc.com/donate. Support the show

It's been eight years since the start of the civil war in Syria. Since then, we've seen the rise and fall of ISIS, proxy struggles between world powers, and history's largest refugee crisis. In this episode, Michael sits down with Chris Boian, spokesperson for the United Nations Refugee Agency here in Washington, who reflects on the past eight years of conflict with a focus on media coverage. Boian also speaks about the future of Syria, and the monumental task of resettling refugees back into their home country. Michael is joined later by MediaFile International Editor Shayna Greene, who talks about using media and on the ground journalism to change perceptions about Syria here in the US. The music in this pod was provided by Greenss. If you like this episode of Long Time, No See, leave a rating, subscribe to the show, and keep listening. If you have recommendations for future topics or guests, you can email the host at mkohler@mediafiledc.com. If you would like to donate to MediaFile, the student journalists who power this pod, go to mediafiledc.com/donate. Support the show

In this world of 24-hour news cycles and constantly refreshing Twitter feeds, it is easy for important stories to become lost, to fall off our radar. In MediaFile’s newest podcast, Long Time, No See, we bring “re-breaking” news coverage to these stories, many of which still have significant impacts on people’s live. While other news outlets move from headline to headline, trying to stay on top of the next big, sensational story, we at MediaFile are taking a step back. We want to dive deep into stories that we’ve all heard of but might’ve forgotten about.  With this podcast, we’re challenging the notion that news has to be new. In each episode, we’ll be asking important questions like “Has anyone actually been held accountable for the death of Jamal Khashoggi?” or “Whatever happened to the Space Force?” We’re exploring these stories, uncovering what happens when an issue leaves the media’s spotlight. We’ll be interviewing interesting people; journalists, politicians, policy wonks, survivors, scientists, many of whom were on the front lines when the story originally broke or are even still on the lead, trying to bring attention to these issues. Our goal with this show is to challenge people’s perception of the news. We want to prove that news stories are more than just the clips and sound bites that you hear and see on TV. Even after the camera crews pack up and leave and our Twitter feeds fall silent on the issue, these stories continue to develop.Host/Director: Michael KohlerProducer: Amalia Mobley Multimedia Editor: Caroline CorbettMusic: Rob ClineSupport the show

After more than a year of constant, grim headlines, the story of mRNA vaccines provides some hope. The newly authorized technology has been decades in the making and could change the way we treat and prevent various diseases, from HIV to cancer. Doctors Drew Weissman, David Diemert, and Van Morris explain the background and potential future uses of this microscopic technology.Send Michael topic and guest recommendations at mkohler@mediafiledc.com or on Twitter.Become a MediaFile patreon donor: https://www.patreon.com/MediaFileMusic: “Side Hustle” by Otis Galloway [License: CC BY 4.0]Support the show

After four years of a “hollowing out” of the State Department, the U.S. Foreign Service looks to the future. Many voices have come forward proposing solutions on how to bring the service into a new modern era. Ambassadors Marc Grossman and Eric Rubin give a rundown on how the Foreign Service got to this point, what problems within the service predate the Trump years, and what needs to be done going forward.Read the Belfer Center report: A U.S. Diplomatic Service for the 21st Century.Send Michael topic and guest recommendations at mkohler@mediafiledc.com or on Twitter.Become a MediaFile patreon donor: https://www.patreon.com/MediaFile Music: “Side Hustle” by Otis Galloway [License: CC BY 4.0]Support the show

After more than a year of sustained protests calling for democracy in Hong Kong, Beijing has cracked down on the movement, implementing a new national security law banning any actions associated with the protests. Protest posters have been torn down, prominent pro-democracy activists have fled the city, and people have wiped their social media of any evidence of participating in the protests. Award-winning photojournalist Laurel Chor describes the climate of uncertainty felt in the city since the new law has gone into effect. Become a MediaFile Patreon donor: https://www.patreon.com/MediaFileMusic: “Side Hustle” by Otis Galloway [License: CC BY 4.0]Support the show

The future of the internet is being decided upon in the Senate right now. In a time of growing use of end-to-end encryption and a heated debate over content moderation on websites like Facebook and Twitter, it is crucial to understand the laws that allow the internet to be an open and free platform. In this episode of Long Time, No See, Michael Kohler sits down with Adi Robertson, a senior reporter at The Verge, and India McKinney, director of federal affairs at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, to dive deep into the EARN IT Act, a bipartisan bill that proposes regulating Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects Internet platforms from liability over content posted by users, in order to fight the spread of child sexual abuse material online. Robertson and McKinney provide background on the consequences of previous regulations on Section 230 and how these new attempts may affect users’ Internet experience.Become a MediaFile patreon donor: https://www.patreon.com/MediaFileMusic: “Side Hustle” by Otis Galloway [License: CC BY 4.0]Support the show

Does anyone else remember when the President announced he was creating a 6th wing of the military, which he proudly dubbed the “Space Force?” This episode features an interview with Jacqueline Klimas, a National Defense reporter at Politico, who breaks down what Trump actually accomplished after he announced his intent to create a military force dedicated to space operations. It turns out that the Space Force is already taking shape under the Department of Defense, and there aren’t any space marines or laser beams involved. Klimas explains why a Space Force is surprisingly necessary while discussing and debunking popular expectations of a Star Wars-esque division of astronaut troopers. An interview with MediaFile Editor in Chief Rob Cline follows up on Klimas’ take on Space Force and how it’s a part of the race for next-gen tech like 5-G and AI. If you like this episode of Long Time, No See, leave a rating, subscribe to the show, and keep listening. If you have recommendations for future topics or guests, you can email the host at mkohler@mediafiledc.com. If you would like to donate to MediaFile, the student journalists who power this pod, go to mediafiledc.com/donate. Support the show

Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributor and international journalist, was murdered last year - allegedly at the direction of the leader of Saudi Arabia. Many months later, Saudi Arabia has shifted accountability and avoided repercussions. In the first episode of Long Time, No See, Michael Kohler interviews Adam Coogle, a Middle East researcher at the Human Rights Watch and an ally to Jamal Khashoggi. Less than six months after Jamal Khashoggi’s death, the news media has all but moved on from the story, and Congress’ discussions of holding Saudi Arabia accountable have diminished. Coogle gives us insight into the future of Saudi Arabia’s global standing and the potential for accountability in the wake of the murder.Coogle is an expert in Saudi Arabia and human rights violations across the Middle East, and he and his team worked directly with Khashoggi. Later in the episode, Michael sits down with Celine Castronuovo, the MediaFile International Section co-editor, to discuss the media implications of the story.If you like this episode of Long Time, No See, leave a rating, subscribe to the show, and keep listening. If you have recommendations for future topics or guests, you can email the host at mkohler@mediafiledc.com. If you would like to donate to MediaFile, the student journalists who power this pod, go to mediafiledc.com/donate. Support the show