Why the disappearance of local newsrooms threatens the foundations of democracy
In short: Since 2004, nearly 1,800 American newsrooms have closed. Journalist Chuck Plunkett explores the consequences of these shuttered outlets and why local reporting is vital for a healthy society.
In this TED talk, Chuck Plunket explains the decline of local journalism, noting that the loss of approximately 1,800 newsrooms across the US since 2004 has left many communities without visibility or a voice. He shares his personal experience of rebelling against his employer to highlight an industry facing potential extinction and argues that local news is an indispensable component of any functioning democracy.
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