80% fewer local journalists than in 2002. Local news is in peril.
9 Jul 2026 · 0 min
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In this brief commentary, the speaker highlights the rapid contraction of local newsrooms, stating that local journalism is in serious danger. Citing a recent report by Mark Rackin of Rebuild Local News, the speaker notes that the number of local journalists has fallen by roughly 80% compared to 2002, underscoring the severity of the decline.
