Local News Day Is a Visibility Opportunity Hyperlocal Newsrooms Can’t Miss
In this episode, Tracie Powell speaks with John Adams, founder of Local News Day and Montana Free Press, about a new national effort to reconnect communities with trusted local news.
They discuss the growing gap between trust and visibility in local journalism, why hyperlocal outlets — especially those serving underrepresented communities — are often overlooked, and how Local News Day aims to bring them into the spotlight.
The conversation explores how the initiative works, what success looks like, and why audience engagement is key to sustaining local news.
Plus, Adams shares powerful examples of how local reporting helps communities understand the real-life impact of national issues.
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