Ep. 3 – Can local journalism save democracy? with Dr. Daniela Melo | The Power Diplomat

08/04/2025 22 min
Ep. 3 – Can local journalism save democracy? with Dr. Daniela Melo | The Power Diplomat

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THE DIPLOMAT'S CABINET PODCAST | THE POWER DIPLOMATJournalism is in crisis. But what if the antidote isn’t national — it’s local?In this episode of The Diplomat’s Cabinet, we sit down with political scientist and co-founder of The New Bedford Light, Daniela Melo, to talk about why local journalism may be democracy’s last, best hope.From the closure of community newspapers to declining trust in mainstream media, we break down how non-profit, community-driven newsrooms can rebuild credibility and civic engagement — and why this matters not just in the U.S., but globally.An urgent conversation on community, trust, power and the future of democracy — one city at a time.Subscribe The Diplomat’s Cabinet newsletter. Follow on social media for updates and exclusive content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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