Philip Oddi on Muck Rack

Philip Oddi

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Ontario, Québec
Covers:  Inspiring rural stories; local politics, events, and news; religion, culture, secularism/laïcité; mental health and illnesses; conceptions of “free speech,” censorship, and cancel culture.
Doesn't Cover: I am fairly open to covering topics in all areas.
Journalist - Author - Tired Millennial Dad. Views are my own and do NOT represent those of my employers⚜️🇫🇷🇮🇹 J’apprends français, sois patient!

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Philip Oddi is dedicated to delivering high-quality reporting on community events, news, and stories. After years as an educator and graduate student, he made the pivotal decision to transition into journalism. In addition to his reporting work, Philip is a self-published author.

Philip completed his MA in Religion, Culture and Global Justice at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2019 and received his BA with honours in English and Religion & Culture from the same university in 2018. Philip was prev…

What was your first job as a journalist?

My first piece had me covering an Eastern Ontario tractor pull and show in the rain. Got down in the mud, literally.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Of course! Still have one at my desk.

How is social media changing news?

Social media both hinders and helps news spread, though certainly more caution is required when getting information on these sites.