E162: Rookie of the Year 2026
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E162: Rookie of the Year 2026
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In this episode, Rebecca is joined by several nominees for MDDC’s Rookie of the Year award, highlighting early-career journalists making an impact across the region. The conversation features Kennedy Thomason of Caroline Review Magazine, Marwa Barakat of The Frederick News-Post, Nick Stonesifer of Spotlight Delaware, Shane Brennan of The News Journal/Delaware Online, and Ellie Wolfe of The Baltimore Banner.
Together, they discuss how they got their start in journalism, the beats they cover, and the stories that have been most meaningful in their early careers—from community-centered reporting to accountability journalism. They also reflect on the challenges of working in today’s media landscape, the importance of local news as a public service, and the skills they hope to develop as they continue to grow. The episode offers a snapshot of the next generation of journalists and the passion driving their work.