WP Briefing

Episode 23: A letter from WordPress’ Executive Director

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

As we greet a new year, WordPress’ Executive Director writes a letter to the project and community that speaks to the hopes of the year ahead.

Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording.

Credits

Editor: Dustin Hartzler
Logo: Beatriz Fialho
Production: Chloé Bringmann
Song: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod

Transcript

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Episode 22: A Carol of Thanks

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 19:22:11 +0000

In this last episode of 2021, Josepha Haden Chomphosy takes the time to appreciate those who make the WordPress project a success and offers a carol of thanks.

Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording.

Credits

Editor: Dustin Hartzler
Logo: Beatriz Fialho
Production: Chloé Bringmann
Song: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod

References

Have yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Transcript

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Episode 21: All Things Block Themes!

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:07:00 +0000

In episode 21 of the WordPress Briefing, Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, talks all things block themes with developers and theme specialists Maggie Cabrera and Jeff Ong.

Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording.

Credits

Editor: Dustin Hartzler
Logo: Beatriz Fialho
Production: Chloé Bringmann
Song: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod

References

5.9 Beta 1 Delay Announcement
5.9 Revised Release Schedule
WordCamp Sevilla 2021
Charitable Giving:
- WordPress Foundation
- Big Orange Heart
- HeroPress (Update: This organization is not a non-profit.)

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Episode 20: WordPress=Blogging+

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, WordPress’s Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, answers two recently asked questions. Tune in to hear what those questions were and her response, in addition to this week’s small list of big things.

Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording.

Credits

Editor: Dustin Hartzler
Logo: Beatriz Fialho
Production: Chloé Bringmann
Song: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod

References

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Episode 19: The People of WordPress

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In this nineteenth episode, WordPress’s Executive director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, discusses and expresses gratitude for the inspiration behind the People of WordPress series, HeroPress.

Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording.

Credits

Editor: Dustin Hartzler
Logo: Beatriz Fialho
Production: Chloé Bringmann
Song: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod

References

People of WordPress series

HeroPress

HeroPress Network

WordPress 5.9 Development Cycle

Call for Team Rep Nomination

Transcript

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Episode 18: The Economics of WordPress

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In episode 18 of WP Briefing, Josepha Haden Chomphosy reflects on a recent lecture that she gave to students at Hendrix College in which she explored the economics of WordPress and the principles that sustain the project’s ecosystem.

Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording.

Credits

Editor: Dustin Hartzler
Logo: Beatriz Fialho
Production: Chloé Bringmann
Song: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod

References

WordPress Showcase

The Value of WordPress: The World’s First Study of the WordPress Economy

Five for the Future

WordPress 5.9 Feature Go/No-Go

Digital Citizenship Resources

Becoming Better Digital Citizens Through Open Source

Empowering Generations of Digital Natives

Responsible Participation in Online Communities

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Episode 17: WordPressing Your Way to Digital Literacy

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In episode 17 of the WordPress Briefing, Josepha Haden Chomphosy reflects on her WordCamp US keynote and digs into how participating in open source projects can help you learn 21st Century Skills.

Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording.

Credits

Editor: Dustin Hartzler
Logo: Beatriz Fialho
Production: Chloé Bringmann
Song: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod

References

WordPress 5.9 Planning

5.9 Target Features

WordCamp US 2021

Transcript

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Episode 16: A Sneak Peek at WordPress 5.9

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In addition to this episode’s small list of big things, Josepha Haden Chomphosy reviews the upcoming 5.9 WordPress release and its Full Site Editing features.

Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording.

Credits

Editor: Dustin Hartzler
Logo: Beatriz Fialho
Production: Chloé Bringmann
Song: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod

References

WordPress 5.9 Planning

5.9 Target Features

Gallery Block Refactor Dev Notes

The Cathedral and the Bazaar, 19 Lessons of Open Source

WordPress Translation Day

WordCamp US 2021

Letters to an open source contributor, by Andrea Middleton

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Episode 15: A Very WordPress Blooper

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 22:14:41 +0000

Ever wonder what it’s like behind the scenes of WP Briefing? Listen in on this episode for a little levity and Josepha’s bloopers.

Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording.

Credits

Editor: Dustin Hartzler
Logo: Beatriz Fialho
Production: Chloé Bringmann
Song: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod

Transcript

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Episode 14: The Art and Science of Accessibility

Nicholas Garofalo — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Josepha Haden Chomphosy discusses the nuances of building accessible software, the differences between access, usability, and accessibility, and how this all applies to the WordPress project.

Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording.

Credits

Editor: Dustin Hartzler
Logo: Beatriz Fialho
Production: Chloé Bringmann
Transcription: Nicholas Garofalo
Song: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod

References

Transcript

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Episode 13: Cherishing WordPress Diversity

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Josepha Haden Chomphosy discusses the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to the fabric of the WordPress project and how we can move from a place of welcoming it to cherishing it. Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording. Credits […]

Episode 12: WordPress – In Person!

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Josepha Haden Chomphosy talks about WordPress – In Person! The WordPress events that provide the dark matter of connection that helps sustain the open source project. Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording. Credits Editor: Dustin Hartzler Logo: Beatriz Fialho […]

Episode 11: WordCamp Europe 2021 in Review

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:33:22 +0000

In this episode, Josepha Haden Chomphosy does a mini deep dive into WordCamp Europe 2021, specifically the conversation between the project’s co-founder, Matt Mullenweg, and Brian Krogsgard formerly of PostStatus. Tune in to hear her take and for this episode’s small list of big things. Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them […]

Episode 10: Finding the Good In Disagreement

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:22:06 +0000

To Agree, disagree, and everything in-between. In this episode, Josepha talks about forming opinions and decision-making in the WordPress project. Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to wpbriefing@wordpress.org, either written or as a voice recording. Credits Editor: Dustin Hartzler Logo: Beatriz Fialho Production: Chloé Bringmann Song: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod […]

Episode 9: The Cartography of WordPress

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 24 May 2021 11:55:14 +0000

In this episode, Josepha Haden Chomphosy provides a map of how to navigate WordPress teams and communication channels, along with her small list of big things.

Episode 8: The Commons of Images

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 10 May 2021 12:00:42 +0000

In this episode, Josepha is joined by the co-founder and project lead of WordPress, Matt Mullenweg. Tune in to hear Matt and Josepha discuss the relaunch of CC Search (Openverse) in WordPress and the facets of the open source ecosystem.

Episode 7: Your Opinion is Our Opportunity

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:24:28 +0000

In this episode, Josepha discusses the importance of co-development and testing for the continued growth and maintenance of the WordPress project.

Episode 6: Who Is WordPress?

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:36:23 +0000

In this episode, Josepha explores the five groups within the WordPress ecosystem and provides a high-level example of how they interact and support one another. As always, stay tuned for the small list of big things and a contributor highlight.

Episode 5: Talking Full Site Editing with Matías Ventura

Chloe Bringmann — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:05:00 +0000

In this episode, Josepha is joined by Matías Ventura, also known as “the spark behind the vision of Gutenberg." Josepha and Matías discuss full site editing and answer your questions, from “is full site editing a standalone plugin?” to “will full site editing break my current site?”

Episode 4: How WordPress Improves

Josepha — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:08:47 +0000

In this episode, Josepha Haden Chomphosy explores the WordPress release process. Tune in to learn about what goes into a release and catch this week’s small list of big things.