Apr 5 • 32M

WHN Bonus Episode: New local news

 
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Sam Hampson
Every week Sam Hampson and James O'Malley are joined by guests and comedians to look at the biggest and smallest stories of the week to see what's the matter with what matters in news, politics and the world around us.
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Cross-post from What's Happening Now
A few months ago I wrote about the depressing state of local media. The good news, however, is that there are reasons for optimism! Kate Knowles, Michael MacLeod and Ed Jennings are three pioneers who are saving local journalism with their Substack newsletters, The Birmingham Dispatch, The Edinburgh Minute, and Local Authority (which is focused on Medway). Recently, I was delighted to talk to the three of them for What’s Happening Now, to learn more about how they’re making it work and are transforming the local news business model. So have a listen below, and don't forget to subscribe! -
James O'Malley

Three pioneers of modern local journalism talk to WHN’s James O’Malley about their experiences in Birmingham, Edinburgh and Medway, comparing notes on their neighbourhoods, the work they do and why relevant, accessible and convenient local news matters.

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