Dave Davies, 1947-

August 3, 2020

43:07

'Ghosting The News' Author Says Local Journalism 'Freefall' Is Accelerating

More than 2,000 newspapers have shut down in recent years, and some regions have become news deserts. Washington Post columnist Margaret Sullivan says the collapse of local news undermines democracy.

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Margaret Sullivan

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July 29, 2020

42:20

Empty Stands, No Spitting: The New Rules Of Baseball During The Pandemic

About half of the Miami Marlins' roster has tested positive for COVID. ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian explains the challenges Major League Baseball faces as play resumes amid the pandemic.

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Tim Kurkjian

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July 15, 2020

52:30

White House Used Pandemic To Weaken Safety Regulations, Reporter Says

New Yorker writer Jane Mayer reports on conditions at a Delaware poultry processing plant owned by a major Trump donor: "No matter what's going on, they've got to keep those chicken lines running."

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Jane Mayer

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'Ghosting The News' Author Says Local Journalism 'Freefall' Is Accelerating

Empty Stands, No Spitting: The New Rules Of Baseball During The Pandemic

White House Used Pandemic To Weaken Safety Regulations, Reporter Says

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