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From 1A: Local News Is Dying: What's Killing It?

Local newsrooms are struggling to stay alive. Major outlets, including public radio stations, continue to lay-off journalists. by From 1A

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Local newsrooms are struggling to stay alive. Major outlets, including public radio stations, continue to lay-off journalists. Why? And what can be done to keep Americans looking for news about where they live informed?

1A explores the topic. Listen below or on the 1A Podcast on the NPR App or wherever you get your podcasts.

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