Amplifying Empathy: Leveraging AI, Media, and Storytelling to Power the Good

On this episode of The cityCURRENT Show, host Jeremy C. Park sits down with Andrew Bartolotta, Director of Digital Media at cityCURRENT, for a forward-looking conversation on technology, storytelling, and how artificial intelligence can be used for good.

Andrew reflects on key lessons from 2025, including the importance of amplifying empathy, reclaiming purpose, and using digital media as a connector—not a distraction. From large-scale volunteer initiatives and nonprofit storytelling to behind-the-scenes media production, Andrew shares how cityCURRENT continues to spotlight everyday people doing extraordinary things across Memphis, Nashville, and beyond…

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