Leonardo Puglisi is the Founder, Chief Anchor, and Managing Director of 6 News, a fully-digital news outlet made for the digital age by people born in the digital age.
Leo founded 6 News in 2020 while still in school. The outlet has undergone enormous growth since its inception, going from just Leo to 9 reporters strong who are all under 18 years of age.
Leo is aware of how misinformation and media bias is negatively affecting today’s society and is actively combating it with one of 6 News’ latest shows Fact-Check.
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SKIP THROUGH THE EPISODE:
00:04 - Welcome to Uncommon
00:23 - Guest introduction
00:38 - Leo's hectic schedule
03:01 - Earliest memory
04:20 - Leo’s passion for news
08:12 - Childhood nostalgia
09:54 - Leo’s dad’s role at 6 News
11:23 - Leo's news idol
13:15 - What's in a name: 6 News
17:44 - 6 News: first 6 months vs today
26:05 - The machine behind 6 News
29:27 - At 18: the growth of 6 News
33:36 - Monetising 6 News & combating misinformation
39:17 - How to spot media bias and misinformation
46:33 - 6 News FIRST: scoops & sources
52:28 - Production gear
53:43 - Morning & evening routine
54:21 - What’s Leo watching & computer troubles
55:44 - If Leo could have a billboard
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