321 Unpacking the local news playbook: What sustainable publishers are doing differently
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
Release Date: 02/14/2026
322 When journalists can’t afford rent, one newsroom buys them a home
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
When a newsroom can’t hire reporters, the problem isn’t always pay — sometimes it’s rent. In one coastal community, the cost of living got so high that journalists simply couldn’t afford to cover the news. So instead of raising salaries or cutting coverage, the solution took an unexpected turn: they bought a condo. It’s a bold move that may point to a new model for keeping local journalism alive. Access more at this episode’s landing page, at:
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321 Unpacking the local news playbook: What sustainable publishers are doing differently
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
Local journalism isn’t disappearing — it’s being rebuilt in real time, and a new report from FT Strategies aims to show exactly how. Drawing on global data, newsroom case studies and on-the-ground experience, the Local News Playbook shifts the conversation from crisis to what’s actually working. Instead of asking how to save journalism, the report examines what the most resilient organizations already have in common — and how others can follow. In a conversation with E&P, George Adelman, director and head of partnerships at FT Strategies, unpacks the patterns, priorities and...
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320 When Minneapolis becomes the story: Inside the Star Tribune’s newsroom and brand response
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
When national attention suddenly converges on a single city, the decisions made inside one local newsroom can shape how the entire world understands what’s happening. That is the position The Minnesota Star Tribune now finds itself in as immigration enforcement activity in Minneapolis draws intense national and international scrutiny. In this moment, journalism, safety, credibility, and brand strategy are no longer separate conversations — they are happening at once, in real time. This behind-the-scenes look reveals how the Star Tribune’s newsroom and leadership are navigating pressure,...
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319 Funding innovation from the ground up: How the National Trust for Local News is rethinking change
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
Local journalism has no shortage of big ideas about innovation — but far fewer examples of those ideas being funded, tested, and trusted by the people closest to the work. After a year of scrutiny, retrenchment and hard questions about its future, the National Trust for Local News is experimenting with a different approach: putting real money and real authority directly into the hands of journalists. At the center of that shift is a first-of-its-kind Innovation Sprint designed to surface newsroom-driven solutions, not executive theory. This conversation explores what happens when innovation...
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318 Inside “The Noise War”: A field manual for journalists fighting disinformation
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
Disinformation is no longer a background hazard of modern journalism — it is a coordinated, weaponized assault on truth itself. In a world where lies travel faster than facts and chaos is deliberately engineered to exhaust the public, national security correspondent JJ Green says journalists are now fighting a real war for credibility. Drawing on decades of coverage of intelligence, conflict zones and information warfare, Green frames today’s media crisis as an existential battle for democratic survival. His new book, “The Noise War,” is not a warning shot — it’s a field manual for...
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317 The Baltimore Banner enters a new year — and a new chapter — with a new editor-in-chief
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
Local journalism is shrinking in much of the country — but The Baltimore Banner is moving in the opposite direction. In just two years, the nonprofit newsroom has grown into Maryland’s largest reporting operation, expanded beyond Baltimore, and built a fast-growing base of paying subscribers. Now, with their new editor-in-chief Audrey Cooper at the helm, The Banner is doubling down on a belief that many in the industry have quietly abandoned: scale still matters. In this wide-ranging conversation, the newsroom’s new leader explains why growth, impact, and sustainability are inseparable...
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316 Ninety-eight percent say AI can’t replace journalists. New study reveals why that matters now.
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
What news consumers are really saying about AI: insights from the Trusting News/LMA study A new national survey of nearly 1,500 local news consumers reveals growing concern about AI’s role in journalism—but also a clear path forward. Funded by the Walton Family Foundation and conducted by the Local Media Association and Trusting News, the study shows audiences overwhelmingly want human oversight, transparency, and clarity about how AI is used. John Humenik of LMA and Lynn Walsh of Trusting News joined E&P Reports to break down the results. Their message: trust is still...
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315 New year, new rules: Jeff Jarvis says local journalism must reinvent itself now
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
http://www.EditorandPublisher.com/Vodcasts Jeff Jarvis has never been interested in nostalgia. In a wide‑ranging conversation with E&P Magazine, the longtime media critic, author and journalism educator argues that the survival of local news depends not on preserving legacy structures, but on abandoning them. From print to platforms, from content to community, Jarvis insists that journalism’s future lies in collaboration, service and listening — not scale or tradition. Access more at this episode’s landing page, at:
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314 Scholar Stuart Brotman sounds the alarm: Free expression is under fire
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
Free expression in America isn’t collapsing all at once — it’s eroding quietly, often in ways the public barely notices. In a wide‑ranging conversation, First Amendment scholar Stuart N. Brotman warns that political pressure, platform power and public misunderstanding are reshaping the boundaries of press freedom in real time. Drawing on decades of experience across academia, government and media policy, Brotman makes the case that the next few years will be decisive. And he argues that local journalism may be the strongest remaining force capable of rebuilding trust, civic...
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313 Rewriting the California story: USA Today bets big on statewide local journalism
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
California isn’t just a state. It’s a story still being written, and USA Today wants a front-row seat. With the launch of Today Californian, the national news giant is investing in a bold new experiment: statewide coverage designed to meet readers wherever they are — from inbox to Instagram. “We’re positioning ourselves as highly relevant,” says Greg Burton, the project’s editorial lead. The goal? To create a digital-first newsroom that feels local, acts regional and delivers impact at scale. Access more at this episode’s landing page, at:
info_outlineLocal journalism isn’t disappearing — it’s being rebuilt in real time, and a new report from FT Strategies aims to show exactly how. Drawing on global data, newsroom case studies and on-the-ground experience, the Local News Playbook shifts the conversation from crisis to what’s actually working. Instead of asking how to save journalism, the report examines what the most resilient organizations already have in common — and how others can follow. In a conversation with E&P, George Adelman, director and head of partnerships at FT Strategies, unpacks the patterns, priorities and practical steps that are redefining sustainability for local news.
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