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Julia and Dylan discuss the challenges of local news and The New York Times' new local newsletter initiative in the Twin Cities.

Julia and Dylan reunite to examine the perennial crisis in local news and The New York Times’ new bet on solving it—a local newsletter launching in the Twin Cities. They discuss the strategic thinking behind the “experiment” and why the Times, of all players, might have the resources and reach to actually make this model work.

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Host: Julia

Guest: Dylan

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Organizations: The New York Times

Places: Twin Cities

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