Club podcast highlights challenges facing women reporters in science journalism

Just how bad is gender bias in science journalism? That's one of the topics in the latest edition of Update-1, the National Press Club’s podcast series.

Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Candace Smith interviews Laura Helmuth, The Washington Post’s health, science and environment editor, about the challenges facing science writers who are women. Helmuth talks about the efforts underway to level the playing field. She also discusses how the media cover science issues and offers advice to science writers.

Update-1 is produced by Mike Hempen. The podcast can be heard on the Club website or on iTunes, Sticher and TuneIn.