Dale Anglin, nonprofit director, discusses the importance of funding local news. They explore foundation-supported journalism success stories, initiatives by Cleveland Foundation and Press Forward, decline of local journalism, rise of social entrepreneurs, and community engagement in funding local news outlets.

Dale Anglin, the inaugural director of Press Forward and former VP of the Cleveland Foundation, discusses the transformation of local journalism. She emphasizes the decline of community news and the importance of proximity in building trust. Anglin highlights efforts to empower grassroots journalism through initiatives like Documenters, which engage citizens in reporting. The conversation also touches on innovative funding models and the need for diverse voices in media to sustain democracy and improve access to information.