Kelly McBride – Poynter Institute, NPR; SPX Podcast, St Pete Catalyst

In this episode, Joe Hamilton sits down with Kelly McBride—Senior VP at the Poynter Institute, NPR Public Editor, and Chair of the Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership—for a wide-ranging conversation on news diets, media trust, AI’s role in journalism, and the fading sense of local connection. From dopamine-driven doomscrolling to the potential of AI agents as personal information curators, they explore how we consume news, why it matters, and what gets lost in the process. It’s thoughtful, candid, and packed with insights for anyone trying to make sense of the modern media landscape.  #spx #stpetecatalyst #joehamilton #kellymcBride #poynter #NPR #kellymcbride #tampabay #radio #radiostpete