Why is local news so important? And how do we protect it? Alan and Lionel are joined by Frances Cairncross for a special edition of Media Confidential. Five years ago, she was tasked with producing the Cairncross Review, which examined whether high-quality journalism could survive amid the rise of digital platforms. In this episode, the editors ask Frances about the decline of local news, despite the review’s recommendations to safeguard its future. They dissect why protecting local news is vital in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, and the risks of a growing number of people living in “news deserts”. Send your questions to <a href="mailto:mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk</a>, or via X, @mediaconfpod<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Why is local news so important? And how do we protect it? Alan and Lionel are joined by Frances Cairncross for a special edition of Media Confidential. Five years ago, she was tasked with producing the Cairncross Review, which examined whether high-quality journalism could survive amid the rise of digital platforms. In this episode, the editors ask Frances about the decline of local news, despite the review’s recommendations to safeguard its future. They dissect why protecting local news is vital in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, and the risks of a growing number of people living in “news deserts”. Send your questions to mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk, or via X, @mediaconfpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is local news so important? And how do we protect it? Alan and Lionel are joined by Frances Cairncross for a special edition of Media Confidential. Five years ago, she was tasked with producing the Cairncross Review, which examined whether high-quality journalism could survive amid the rise of digital platforms. In this episode, the editors ask Frances about the decline of local news, despite the review’s recommendations to safeguard its future. They dissect why protecting local news is vital in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, and the risks of a growing number of people living in “news deserts”. Send your questions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">mediaconfidential@prospectmagazine.co.uk</a>, or via X, @mediaconfpod Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Q&A: The death of local news

Alan Rusbridger and Lionel Barber—two of the world’s greatest editors—dive into the hugely important world of media. What—and who—drives it? What do they get right... And what do they get wrong? Lionel, former editor of the&nbsp;Financial Times, and Alan, editor of&nbsp;Prospect&nbsp;and former editor of the&nbsp;Guardian,&nbsp;will bring you revealing, high profile interviews and in-depth discussion. Media Confidential is produced by Prospect Magazine. Subscribe to Prospect and enjoy our rigorously fact-checked, truly independent analysis and perspectives. No commitment—you can cancel at any time.&nbsp;Currently you can SAVE 10% on a subscription:&nbsp;<a href="https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/MAR25OFF/prospect-magazine/MAR25g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/MAR25OFF/prospect-magazine/MAR25g</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Alan Rusbridger and Lionel Barber—two of the world’s greatest editors—dive into the hugely important world of media. What—and who—drives it? What do they get right... And what do they get wrong? Lionel, former editor of the Financial Times, and Alan, editor of Prospect and former editor of the Guardian, will bring you revealing, high profile interviews and in-depth discussion. Media Confidential is produced by Prospect Magazine. Subscribe to Prospect and enjoy our rigorously fact-checked, truly independent analysis and perspectives. No commitment—you can cancel at any time. Currently you can SAVE 10% on a subscription: https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/MAR25OFF/prospect-magazine/MAR25g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Rusbridger and Lionel Barber—two of the world’s greatest editors—dive into the hugely important world of media. What—and who—drives it? What do they get right... And what do they get wrong? Lionel, former editor of the&nbsp;Financial Times, and Alan, editor of&nbsp;Prospect&nbsp;and former editor of the&nbsp;Guardian,&nbsp;will bring you revealing, high profile interviews and in-depth discussion. Media Confidential is produced by Prospect Magazine. Subscribe to Prospect and enjoy our rigorously fact-checked, truly independent analysis and perspectives. No commitment—you can cancel at any time.&nbsp;Currently you can SAVE 10% on a subscription:&nbsp;<a href="https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/MAR25OFF/prospect-magazine/MAR25g" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/MAR25OFF/prospect-magazine/MAR25g</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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