This week on Pints & Diplomacy, we sit down with fellow Big J Journalist Zachary Oren Smith and maybe our next Best Friend to talk about his journey from growing up in Mississippi to reporting in Iowa. We dive into the role of journalism in today's world, hear personal stories from Zach’s career, and put his friendship to the test with our signature Best Friend Quiz. We also spend some time discussing our favorite expletives. It’s a thoughtful, funny, and honest conversation you won’t want to miss.