In Wisconsin, 28% of Republicans and 14% of Democrats are not exposed to opposing views at all–be that in news or personal relationships. Remarkably, 39% of Wisconsinites aren’t looking at news at all. That is according to a report from Center for Communication and Civic Renewal. In light of these numbers, how do we understand balanced coverage and the role of local journalism. 

Joining host Ali Muldrow, just 5 weeks away from the Wisconsin spring election, is Professor of Journalism Sue Robinson. They speak on the role of listening, trust, and representation as we embark on the 2024 election season. 

Sue Robinson is a Professor of Journalism. She is the author of How Journalists Engage: A Theory of Trust Building, Identities, and Care and News After Trump: Journalism’s Crisis of Relevance in a Changed Media Culture among other titles. Her expertise is in engagement journalism, solutions journalism, and building journalist-audience relationships.

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