Tim Lambert, special projects editor at WITF, and Scott Blanchard, director of journalism at WITF, dive into the intriguing concept of a democracy beat aimed at restoring trust in journalism. They discuss how this initiative addresses misinformation and the impact on their election coverage. The duo emphasizes engaging community voices, the importance of transparency, and innovative strategies to empower citizens. They share insights on adapting political reporting to meet voters' needs and the role of tailored content in fostering trust within the community.

On Sept. 11, 2001, United Airlines Flight 93 was hijacked by four al-Qaida terrorists. The passengers and crew fought back and because of that, the plane crashed outside Shanksville, Pa., instead of its likely target: the U.S. Capitol.Part of the plane crashed onto land owned by Tim Lambert, a public radio reporter at WITF in Harrisburg, Pa. The crash would end up connecting Lambert, in surprising ways, to the first responders who managed the aftermath and to the families of the people who died on board. He gained access and insight into 9/11 that no other reporter had.Twenty years after Flight 93's crash, Lambert and NPR's Scott Detrow tell the story of Flight 93: what happened that day and what happened over the years to come.Warning: This episode contains explicit language and content some listeners may find disturbing. Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy