Journalist and author Sara Kehaulani Goo, formerly of The Washington Post, joins us on Story & Craft to talk about her book "Kuleana."
Sara shares how her early days in a print newsroom sparked a lifelong passion for storytelling, eventually leading her to cover major national events like the aftermath of 9/11. We chat about her approach to learning the ropes, intentionally moving to unfamiliar cities to broaden her perspective, and the thick skin required to maintain integrity in a fast-paced media landscape. Sara also opens up about the massive digital shift facing the news industry and the ways legacy media is now partnering with independent online creators to reach modern audiences.
Beyond the news desk, Sara talks about the inspiration behind her memoir, "Kuleana," which looks at her Hawaiian heritage and her family's fight to hold on to their ancestral land. We discuss the complex realities of life in Hawaii today, the impact of outside real estate investments on the local culture, and, naturally, our shared appreciation for a perfectly made plate of Spam musubi. It is a grounded, eye-opening conversation about history, responsibility, and the importance of knowing where you come from.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 | Sara Kehaulani Goo joins Story & Craft
00:14:00 | The thrill of stepping into a newsroom and the daily pressure to deliver
00:16:37 | Why immersing yourself in unfamiliar cities is the ultimate training ground for storytellers
00:20:19 | How covering the aftermath of 9/11 shaped her understanding of a changing nation
00:22:42 | Recognizing the impending digital disruption of the news industry
00:25:25 | The challenge of funding trusted journalism in a digitally fractured world
00:30:00 | Why traditional legacy media must partner with independent online creators
00:35:32 | The rising trend of journalists cutting out the middleman to build direct audiences
00:40:45 | The thick skin and unwavering principles required to be a reporter today
00:46:45 | The cultural and economic toll of treating Hawaiian real estate strictly as an investment
00:53:00 | The Seven Questions
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