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Red State, Blue State

The Enemy of the People

Newsrooms have seen threats, suspicious packages, even shootings. Can they win back trust?

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By Chery Glaser • Nov 16, 2018 • 8m Listen

Political debate in this country has become anything but civil. Who do you blame? About 30% of Americans surveyed by NPR said “The media.” 'Red State' host Trey Kay goes to a Trump rally to see how reporters are treated. And 'Blue State' host Chery Glaser talks with a West Coast journalist about solutions.

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    Chery Glaser

    Former anchor

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    Trey Kay

    Host of the Us & Them podcast

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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