The Erosion of Local Journalism and its Civic Consequences

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This chapter addresses the decline of local journalism and its vital role in democracy, sharing personal experiences and insights. It also humorously covers the current plight of NASA astronauts and explores the political implications of their rescue involving Elon Musk and SpaceX.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have different approaches to the media: Trump talks a lot, and Harris talks a little. But the candidates share one thing in common: they’re both sceptical of mainstream outlets. The FT’s US managing editor, Peter Spiegel, and Los Angeles bureau chief, Christopher Grimes, join this week’s Swamp Notes to explain why.

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Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.

Read a transcript of the original episode on FT.com

CREDIT: NBC News

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