According to the Local News Initiative at Northwestern University, the loss of local news has a grave effect on democracy. It can lead to a lack of civic engagement and accountability, political polarization, and misinformation.
Carol discusses the importance of local media with The Marshall Project's managing editor, Marlon Walker, after the announcement of the new St. Louis Bureau.
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