Joining me today is the fantastic co-host of the New Statesman and political correspondent Ailbhe Rea!  On this episode we talk about the difficulty of covering Northern Irish Brexit politics, her journey in joining the New Statesman, the role of new media in modern journalism and much more!  If you're interested in becoming a journalist, learning about Northern Iredland or want to find out how journalism is a lot like dating then this is the podcast for you!  

Chapters: 

0:00 Intro 

0:57 Ailbhe's Niche 

4:25 Northern Ireland and Brexit 

14:40 Diversity in Journalism 

21:27 How Ailbhe Became a Journalist 

39:28 The New Statesman Podcast 

46:59 The Future of New Media and Journalism 

1:02:18 Journalism and Politicians 

1:14:09 Conclusion 

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