Sally Mauk and Shaylee Ragar

Recorded June 17, 2022 Archived June 17, 2022 38:04 minutes
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Id: mby021841

Description

Sally Mauk (73) speaks with colleague Shaylee Ragar (25) about her life and career in Montana Public Radio.

Subject Log / Time Code

SM explains how she came to Montana and became a journalist. She talks about the jobs she held prior to starting in radio.
SM reflects on what makes a good journalist, and discusses how journalism has changed over the years.
SM and SR discuss sexism in the industry and the ways it has and hasn't changed since SM's early career.
SR expresses the admiration she has had for SM since she was a student.
SM talks about managing difficult interviews, her best and worst interviews, and what she is proudest of.
SM and SR discuss Montana state politics.
SM reflects on how diversity has changed the profession for the better.
SM discusses teaching and mentoring young journalists, and shares the advice she has for them.
SR and SM discuss what they appreciate about journalism and reflect on the state of journalism today.

Participants

  • Sally Mauk
  • Shaylee Ragar

Recording Locations

Missoula Public Library

Partnership Type

Outreach

Subjects