Jordan Hedberg

Eric Meyer, editor and publisher of the Marion County Record in Kansas, shares his harrowing experience of a police raid on his newspaper's office, revealing the personal and community turmoil it caused. Meanwhile, Jordan Hedberg, of the Wet Mountain Tribune in Colorado, discusses the fierce rivalry impacting local political dynamics. Both delve into the erosion of trust in local journalism amid a divisive election period and highlight the crucial role of local newspapers in maintaining democratic discourse and informed communities.