Adam interviews Charles Fox, a Chicago-based journalist and content creator who uses social media to bring back local journalism that is both accessible and trustworthy.Charles discusses the challenges of guerilla journalism, being limited to his own resources & fact-checking, and partnerships he is fostering to help cover more ground. They dive deep into topics like news media credibility, universal basic income, AI, hydraulic despotism in Dune, 24 hour work weeks and how we should organize society in an age where AI and robotics are handling significant amounts of labor.

Nathan Graber-Lipperman is the Founder/Head of Powder Blue Media and the Managing Editor of Offline Magazine.

Nate joins Mission From Pod to discuss the evolution of journalism, the creator economy, and how the internet has shifted trust away from traditional media institutions towards individual creators.We also discuss Inside Llewyn Davis, The Big Lebowski, and how Hunter S. Thompson has impacted NGL.Instagram: @powderblueworld @bynateglHost: @adam_rightanglevisuals @MissionFromPod ​

Ashley Komperda is the Founder of The Friendwork Collective, a rapidly growing community platform redefining how adults build friendships.

Since launching in July of 2024, Ashley has hosted 100+ curated events across Chicago, and is now expanding to San Francisco & New York.

The Friendwork Collective hosts events like Speed Friending, Pop Culture Jeopardy, Pilates/Yoga socials, and more.

IG: @itsashleylynn_

Host: @adam_rightanglevisuals

Show: @missionfrompod