In Her Shoes: Audie Cornish

Audie Cornish, former host of NPR's All Things Considered and current host of CNN's The Assignment podcast, discusses her career, imposter syndrome, and the changing media landscape. Cornish reflects on feeling like an outsider due to not having the "secret handshakes" of elite journalism programs and the challenges of being a woman of color in the industry. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and community among journalists of color, noting the need to support and platform emerging voices. Cornish also details her new podcast's focus on everyday people at the center of controversial issues, aiming to provide nuanced perspectives beyond hot takes. She expresses excitement about exploring the intersection of various topics, such as politics and culture, and breaking free from traditional beat systems in journalism.