Listen: ‘Methland’ Author Talks Long-Form Journalism

reding.jpgToday’s guest on the Morning Media Menu was Nick Reding, author of the new book, “Methland: The Death and Life of an American Small Town.”

Reding discussed the media’s reaction to the country’s methamphetamine abuse epidemic, responding to newspaper coverage and meth-themed art in New York City. In addition to the book, Reding has written for Harper’s, Outside, Fast Company, and Details, and he shared tips about working with subjects during long-form nonfiction pieces.

Click here to listen to the whole show, which was hosted by GalleyCat editor Jason Boog and AgencySpy editor Matt Van Hoven. You can listen to all the past podcasts at BlogTalkRadio.com/mediabistro and call in at 646-929-0321.

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