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In this episode, Paul talks with Michael Phillips, the founding editor of The Richmonder, a nonprofit news outlet based in Richmond, VA. Michael shares his journey from sportswriter to civic watchdog, the challenges of launching a nonprofit newsroom, and how The Richmonder is rekindling local media engagement. From covering City Council meetings no one else would to building trust one newsletter at a time, Michael breaks down what makes local journalism matter and why being general interest is a radical choice in today’s media landscape.
Links:
The Richmonder
https://www.richmonder.org/
Michael Phillips - LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-phillips-16139462/
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In this episode, Paul talks with Michael Phillips, the founding editor of The Richmonder, a nonprofit news outlet based in Richmond, VA. Michael shares his journey from sportswriter to civic watchdog, the challenges of launching a nonprofit newsroom, and how The Richmonder is rekindling local media engagement. From covering City Council meetings no one else would to building trust one newsletter at a time, Michael breaks down what makes local journalism matter and why being general interest is a radical choice in today’s media landscape.
Links:
The Richmonder
https://www.richmonder.org/
Michael Phillips - LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-phillips-16139462/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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