If you’re news junkies like we are here at Lincoln Square, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Under The Desk News reports on your TikTok or Instagram feeds. In this new era of independent journalism, V Spehar has been a pioneer in connecting with new audiences, engaging and entertaining them with some quick hits on breaking news, as well as deep dives into important issues.
V joined Susan J. Demas on First Draft to talk about their journey from trying to help people navigate the ins and outs of the pandemic to now becoming a truly trusted source of information with Under The Desk News, which can also be found on Substack.
V spoke with Susan about the success they’ve found engaging with audiences who have lost a lot of trust in traditional news, especially Gen Z. V also laid out how growing up with MTV News and Channel One News influenced how they approach news: not as lecturing the audience, but getting on the same level as them.
So what does V think about Trump’s Iran threats, his attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, and more? Pop into this weeks bonus edition of First Draft with Susan Demas, right here on Lincoln Square.
