What Works: The Future of Local News
Hosted by Dan Kennedy and Ellen Clegg
From Northeastern University's School of Journalism. Local news, the bedrock of democracy, is in crisis. Dan Kennedy of Northeastern University and veteran Boston Globe editor Ellen Clegg talk to journalists, policymakers and entrepreneurs about what's working to keep local news alive.
121 episodes · publishes fortnightly · latest 2026-06-25
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Episode 121: Emily Sweeney
2026-06-25 · 28 min
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Episode 120: Carlene Hempel and Sydney Woogerd
2026-06-12 · 41 min
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Episode 119: Ron Mitchell
2026-05-24 · 46 min
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Episode 118: Joe Kriesberg and Laura Colarusso
2026-05-10 · 44 min
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Episode 117: Rachel White
2026-04-08 · 29 min
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Episode 116: Zuri Berry
2026-03-22 · 33 min
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Episode 115: Barbara "Bob" Allen
2026-03-10 · 31 min
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Episode 114: Dale Anglin
2026-02-25 · 36 min