New Fletcher Forum Podcast
Once upon of time, The Fletcher Forum was Fletcher’s premiere print publication — our twice-yearly journal of international affairs. These days, The Forum is still Fletcher’s premiere print publication, but with a robust online presence. And just last week, the editors of The Forum contacted me to share this news.
Some of you may already be aware of The Fletcher Forum, the student-managed journal of international affairs published at Fletcher since 1976. This year’s editorial team has made a major effort to expand The Forum’s digital media offerings, and we’re happy to highlight the release of the first episode of The Fletcher Forum podcast. You can find it here or (soon) in iTunes.
This short episode features a behind-the-scenes roundtable with some of the managing editors discussing the production of The Forum’s winter edition, which focused on “dueling narratives and the global battle for truth.” Released in January, the winter issue features analytical articles from expert contributors as well as interviews with guests such as Lord Michael Dobbs, author of House of Cards. You can read that interview online and hear more about the conversation on the podcast. Have a listen, and keep an eye out for future episodes.
Why launch a podcast? These comments from the editorial staff shed light on the question.
Colin Steele, F18, Managing Editor for Digital Affairs: “Podcasts are a popular medium for many of us and our peers, and the format allows us to tell new kinds of stories in new ways. Most of all, they’re a lot of fun to produce.”
Maria Selde, F18, Editor-in-Chief: “Digital media has been a big emphasis for us this year, and podcasting has been an important part of that effort. I’m proud of our team for bringing this new project to life.”
Maria Ory, F19, Producer: “Producing this podcast was a great way for me to build on my previous work experience and support The Forum‘s digital development. I’m looking forward to continuing this project through the rest of the spring and into next year.”
The Forum invites participation from incoming students each fall. With print, web-based, and podcast content, there are ample opportunities for students with a range of interests to get involved.