The Crisis in Local News: Challenges and Solutions for Independent Journalism
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Explore the critical challenges facing local news in this hour-long program co-hosted by The Aspen Institute and the Knight Foundation. Delve into the pre-existing crisis exacerbated by the pandemic, examining the plummeting advertising revenue, declining print market, and record-breaking cuts due to industry consolidation. Understand the far-reaching implications of this crisis, including job losses and the potential loss of access to trustworthy information for millions of Americans. Investigate potential solutions to address the urgent need for independent news in a country grappling with an information crisis.
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The Crisis in Local News
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The Aspen Institute