WVU News Graduate Student Journalist Ty McClung speaks with award-winning journalist
Andy Lack in this sit-down interview. The interview focuses on his influential
career in journalism and media leadership, including his work at NBC News, Bloomberg
Media, Sony Music, and MSNBC, before transitioning into nonprofit investigative
journalism. The discussion highlights the success of Mississippi Today and Deep
South Today, examining the growing importance of local journalism, accountability
reporting, and combating misinformation in an era of declining public trust. The
interview also explores opportunities and advice for young journalists entering
the field and emphasizes journalism’s role as a public service.