Kristen Hare
Poynter Faculty director focused on craft and local news and author of the Local Edition newsletter, reporting on the state and future of local journalism.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 35min
The Future of Local News and America’s Growing News Deserts
Kristen Hare, Poynter faculty director and author of the Local Edition newsletter, explores the changing landscape of community journalism. She talks about the rise of news deserts, the effects of consolidation and technology, and why local ownership and niche innovation matter. Short takes on weeklies, obituaries as community memory, and creative local funding models.
