{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Money Matters Episode 341-Public Radio, AI, and the Future of Audio Storytelling W\/ Ernesto Aguilar","description":"Public radio helped define trust in audio. Now AI is reshaping how audio gets made. In this episode, I sit down with Ernesto Aguilar \u2014 public radio executive, author, and the person who gave me my first big break at KPFT in Houston more than a decade ago. That opportunity launched what has now become one of the longest-running financial planning podcasts in the space. We talk about how public radio built credibility over decades, why audiences still turn to trusted voices for deeper context, and how AI is changing production without replacing the human responsibility behind the microphone. Ernesto shares practical insights on:   Why listeners may discover news on social media but seek out public radio for the fuller story   How AI tools can help small teams scale responsibly   Where creators should draw the line when automating   What it really takes to pitch a show to public radio   The foundational skills broadcasters need today   Why supporting public media still matters   This conversation isn\u2019t just about broadcasting. It\u2019s about trust, long-term thinking, and how to use technology without losing the human elements that build credibility. If you\u2019re a podcaster, media professional, entrepreneur, or leader thinking about AI and trust in your industry, this episode will challenge and sharpen your perspective. Listen in. ","author_name":"MONEY MATTERS with Christopher Hensley","author_url":"https:\/\/www.moneymatterspodcast.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40165925\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198760105"}