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    News media’s financial woes during COVID-19

    Living through this pandemic means many people are stuck at home and glued to the news. Readership and listenership are up.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Apr 21, 2020 • 25m Listen

    Living through this pandemic means many people are stuck at home and glued to the news. Readership and listenership are up. But with so many businesses shut down, fewer people are buying ads, and that spells big trouble for the people who bring you the news.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Rebecca Mooney

      Producer, The Treatment

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