How podcasting reshapes journalism through multilingual co-productions and academic collaboration. Marta Perrotta, Associate Professor at Roma Tre University and director of Roma Tre Radio, shares how podcasting is reshaping journalism, education, and cross-cultural storytelling. From her leadership in the WePod project —a European Commission-funded initiative producing multilingual investigative podcasts—to her academic work exploring podcasting’s journalistic potential, Marta offers deep insight into the power of sound media. She also highlights her recent podcast uncovering the forgotten stories of trailblazing women in Italian radio, and reflects on how podcasting can bridge trust gaps, engage young audiences, and challenge traditional media structures. Episode Links: Marta Perrotta | LinkedIn WePod project Podcast in the future of journalism | Roma 3 press The Right Kind of Family | WePod - We produce podcasts Connect with Us Share Feedback & Ask Questions: hello@continuingstudiespodcast.com Learn More: Continuing Studies Podcast Follow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn Page Join LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters Network Connect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or jpodcreations@gmail.com Connect w/ Neil: LinkedIn or neil@podiumpodcastco.com Twitter: @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastco Youtube HigherEdPods Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction (04:21) - Teaching at Roma Tre (05:58) - Podcasting vs. Radio in Higher Ed (08:33) - Cross-Border European Co-Productions (15:50) - Behind “The Right Kind of Family” Podcast (18:49) - IP Marketplace, Toolbox & Policy Goals (22:04) - Ethics in Podcasting (24:14) - Multilingual Feeds & Audience Reach (27:28) - Evaluating Cross-Cultural Impact (28:39) - Women in Radio (34:04) - Conclusion Join us at Higher Ed Pod Con in Cleveland, OH, July 16 - 17 2026 Sign up by May 29 for Early Bird Pricing