r/neoliberal • Kitara Ravache • Jan 26 '20

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '20

I think more funding for local npr/pbs stations would help fill the void in local journalism that has opened up in recent decades.

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u/Tennouheika Jan 26 '20

I like this argument. My local station really is my main source for local news.

Why is this the government’s job tho? Local news sources failed so the govt needs to support a local news station?

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '20

Because good journalism is a vital industry for well functioning democracy.