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America’s ‘news deserts’ and what it means for democracy
America’s ‘news deserts’ and what it means for democracy
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 2024
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Podcast episode
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In the run-up to this year’s election, President Joe Biden has warned that American democracy is at stake. But when it comes to the democratic process of an entire nation, might the solution be local? In an age of declining print media, losses of local newspapers and journalists are creating ‘news deserts’: areas bereft of a local paper. But does this matter, or is local news just a collection of obituaries and classifieds? Especially when rolling news coverage can be found online? This week, Joan Greve speaks to the journalist and local news campaigner Steven Waldman, who argues that in an election year of increasing polarisation, we need local news more than ever. They will discuss why local journalism is a fundamental part of building communication, scrutiny and trust – and what can be done to save it
Released:
Mar 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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