About this episode

This episode explores how local news outlets connect with their communities and deliver impactful journalism.

The antidote to news fatigue might be closer to home than you think. This episode dives into the strategies local outlets use to build connection with their communities and deliver journalism that truly resonates. From the UK to India and the Brazilian Amazon, we spoke to the journalists who are making it work. Interviewees: Moya Lothian-McLean, Managing Editor at Mill Media Juliana Mori, Co-founder of InfoAmazonia Pooja Prasanna, Editorial Head of Reporting, The News Minute Hosted by Beatriz Ramalho da Silva and Tessa Pang Sound edited and designed by Elli Xypolitaki / Spoovio Music by mobygratis Website - X - BlueSky - Instagram - and you can email us at backlight@lighthousereports.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Beatriz Ramalho da Silva, Tessa Pang

Guests: Moya Lothian-McLean, Juliana Mori, Pooja Prasanna

Topics covered

• local news
• community journalism
• news strategies
• journalism
• global perspectives

Keywords

• local news
• journalism
• community connection
• news fatigue
• global journalism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mill Media, InfoAmazonia, The News Minute, Lighthouse Reports

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