On this week's episode, freelance journalist Kaley Johnson joins the program to discuss the state of local newsrooms. Over the course of her burgeoning career, Johnson has spent five years at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, including most recently as the Seeking Justice reporter, and served as the Vice President of the Fort Worth News Guild. In the interview, Johnson answers questions about what newsrooms lose under corporate ownership, why local news is still important, and what burnout looks like for journalists.

@KaleyAJohnson on X: https://twitter.com/KaleyAJohnson

Congressman calls for federal investigation into 'horrors' at Fort Worth women's prison (Kaley Johnson/Fort Worth Star-Telegram): https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article265391831.html

Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye)