We’re experimenting with a new online feature, a weekly podcast about news, media and politics in Orange County.

In this inaugural episode, we talk with former Daily Titan editor Samuel Mountjoy about a recent editorial criticizing Cal State Fullerton’s media relations arm for creating a difficult environment for student reporters.

Voice of OC editor David Washburn, senior writer Tracy Wood, and reporter Thy Vo also talk about reactions to the Daily Titan editorial, and their own experiences with the media gatekeepers in other government agencies.

We’re still working out the kinks of the podcast, so please let us know what you think in the comment section below and feel free to suggest future topics.

Below are links to articles and subjects referenced in our conversation.

Daily Titan Editorial: Cal State Fullerton’s treatment of media presents huge transparency issues

Daily Titan: Strategic Communications to name new point of contact for Daily Titan reporters

Voice of OC: A History of Choking off Transparency at Cal State Fullerton

Voice of OC: Bugbee Ousted as Media Contact for Cal State Fullerton Newspaper

Orange County District Attorney’s Office Media Release: Warning: Unethical and Inaccurate Reporting by the ‘Voice of OC’

Voice of OC: DA Spokeswoman Levels Accusations Against Voice of OC

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