Coursera Flash Sale
40% Off Coursera Plus for 3 Months!
Grab it
Explore the transformative potential of local journalism in rebuilding community trust and connection through this 46-minute conference talk from the Aspen Ideas Festival. Discover how local news serves as both an information source and a healing force for communities during an era marked by declining societal trust. Learn about the challenges facing the local news sector, including business pressures and changing consumer behaviors that have contributed to the creation of news deserts across the country. Examine the emerging momentum behind small publishers who are making significant community impact despite their size. Gain insights from experts who explain the unique power that local journalism holds in strengthening democratic discourse and community bonds, while exploring practical strategies for supporting and growing local news organizations to ensure their vital role in informing and uniting communities continues to thrive.
