Orlando Sentinel journalist, Scott Maxwell, joins Chief Judge Don Myers to talk about his 20-year career as a Central Florida opinion columnist. Listen in as they explore the role of the modern reporter, the dangers of confirmation bias and fake news, the rise and “fall” of journalism, our underfunded court system, Orlando's tourism-based economy, and more. If you’ve ever wondered about the journalistic process – this is the episode for you.
Time Stamps

3:30 - Scott Maxwell's journalistic beginning


6:30 - First job in journalism


8:00 - Community journalism, fake news, and making mistakes


9:03 - Experience as a journalist, covering Mel Martinez


10:04 - Becoming an opinion columnist, helping people understand their area's issues


11:53 - The rise and decline of newspapers, the introduction of the Internet


14:05 - The role of the newspaper, subscription models and the segmentation of news


16:43 - Journalistic writing process and a changing newsroom


19:19 - Social media and long-form journalism


20:14 - Giving the full story and empowering citizens to take action


21:55 - The future of print media, the "death" of the newspaper


22:33 - Newspapers can still make money


23:34 - Good journalism: reflective, deep, and factual from a trustworthy source


25:23 - Deciding on a topic to write about


26:58 - What does Scott Maxwell read in the morning?


28:08 - Orlando Sentinel journalists - do they share their stories internally?


29:36 - Growth and optimism in the Central Florida community


33:12 - Wrongful evictions: a passion project and a failureess – this is the episode for you.