Nonprofit SnapCast

Living Authentically in Challenging Times: An Interview with Journalist Adrianne Murchison

Nonprofit SnapCast

Show Notes

This episode of the Snap Cast podcast features an interview with freelance journalist Adrianne Murchison. Murchison discusses her transition to freelance work after being laid off from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the challenges and opportunities of working as a freelance writer covering local and community issues. The conversation explores how national political themes and policy changes under the Trump administration have impacted local nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve. Murchison shares insights on the need for greater public and political engagement to address these issues, and the importance of cultivating hope, compassion, and authentic connections during challenging times.

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