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Media in MinutesAuthor: Angela Tuell
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From Capitol Hill to Main Street: How Andy Medici Turns Policy into Practical Guidance for American City Business Journals
Episode 21
Wednesday, 15 October, 2025
Send us a textHeadlines are loud; useful reporting is quiet and sharp. We sit with senior reporter Andy Medici (American City Business Journals) to unpack how he turns federal policy, workplace shifts and emerging tech into stories that help entrepreneurs, executives and local leaders make better decisions. From remote work battles and labor rulings to AI’s promises and pitfalls, Andy shares how he filters national news into practical insights across 45 markets—and why integrity is still the most valuable asset in business journalism.We dig into the anatomy of a solid pitch and the value of true exclusives, especially for Business Journal audiences hungry for data and actionable context. Andy explains what transforms a company announcement into a reader-first story, why inbox blasts fail, and how PR pros can become indispensable sources by bringing credible datasets, trend analysis and timely access. He also opens up about navigating public skepticism of media, the line between journalism and commentary and the simple rule that earns trust: ask tough questions fairly, document outreach and update with new facts.The conversation takes a thoughtful turn on AI in the newsroom. Andy is frank about what current tools can and cannot do, why hallucinations are a legal and ethical nonstarter and where he sees real opportunities—small automations, cleaner data and better workflows. He’s watching the second-order effects of massive data-center investment: power, permits, water, land use and local economies. And beyond the beat, we talk creative fuel—he’s written 11 novels—as a way to keep your voice strong and your curiosity fresh.Want smarter business news you can actually use? Press play, then tell us your biggest takeaway. If you enjoyed the conversation, follow, rate, and review the show, and share it with a colleague who cares about trustworthy reporting.You can connect with Andy via Linked here or his email: amedici@bizjournals.com Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662