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Feb 3, 2026 David Greene, former NPR host turned local-news savior who helped convert Lancaster’s 230-year-old paper to a nonprofit. He talks about saving local journalism, building philanthropy as revenue, honoring unions while shrinking print costs, and how newsrooms must innovate for younger audiences and digital survival.
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Unexpected Link Between Murder Case And Nightclub
- Mike Peska recounts surprising news that Jill Biden's first husband, William Stevenson, was indicted for murder decades after the alleged crime.
- He links Stevenson to owning the Stone Balloon nightclub and notes its surprising musical history including Bruce Springsteen.
Wardrobe Lesson And Quince Endorsement
- Mike Peska shares a personal wardrobe lesson and endorsement of Quince clothing for durable essentials.
- He describes polos and sweaters as reliable staples and praises the brand's fit and returns policy.
Buying A Newspaper To Save Jobs
- David Greene describes acquiring Lancaster's LNP and starting a nonprofit to save jobs and evolve the paper.
- He frames the move as preserving a 230-year tradition while building a digitally focused newsroom.