BackStory
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This episode explores the decline and evolution of local media.
Local journalism has been faltering for more than a decade, creating news deserts across the country, many in underserved communities. How will this affect our democracy and our society? This episode explores the reasons for the decline, how the lack of local journalism affects communities and some of the innovative models that are trying to fill the void.
BackStory is a local public television program presented by WGTE
BackStory is made possible, in part, by KeyBank, with additional support from the League of Women Voters.
BackStory
Promo - Local Media
Preview: Special | 20s
Local journalism has been faltering for more than a decade, creating news deserts across the country, many in underserved communities. How will this affect our democracy and our society? This episode explores the reasons for the decline, how the lack of local journalism affects communities and some of the innovative models that are trying to fill the void.
How to Watch BackStory
BackStory is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
BackStory is a local public television program presented by WGTE
BackStory is made possible, in part, by KeyBank, with additional support from the League of Women Voters.