As this year’s election approaches, President Joe Biden has warned that American democracy is at stake. But when it comes to an entire nation’s democratic process, could the solution be local?
In an era of print media decline, losses of local newspapers and journalists are creating “news deserts”: areas without a local newspaper. But does it matter, or is local news just a collection of obituaries and classified ads? Especially when you can find continuous information online?
This week, Joan Greve speaks with journalist and local news activist Steven Waldman, who says that in an election year of increasing polarization, we need local news more than ever. They will explain why local journalism is a fundamental part of building communication, control and trust – and what can be done to save it.
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