Which Way, L.A.?
War and Peace in Afghanistan; Hyperlocal Journalism in LA
As mainstream newspapers go out of business, "hyperlocal reporting" could be the future of journalism. We hear how it's working in Southern California. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the Taliban, al Qaeda and Afghanistan are some of the issues facing the latest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe decline of mainstream newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times, has paved the way for something called "hyperlocal reporting." What about editors, professional standards, and the clout to hold government agencies accountable to the people? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, do the Taliban or al Qaeda threaten the US from Afghanistan? What will it take to establish credible government? Should the US send more troops or begin a graceful withdrawal? We look at some of the questions facing the latest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
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2 storiesWar and Peace in Afghanistan
President Obama is on the verge of a momentous decision: should he agree to General Stanley McChrystal's request for some 40,000 more troops in Afghanistan? After a week of strategy sessions, today's New York Times says the President is " impatient ."
Read the story27 minHyperlocal Reporting in Southern California
The Santa Monica Outlook closed ten years ago after serving the city for a hundred years. In its place, news is being provided by the Daily Press, the Mirror and the Lookout News , all examples of what's called "hyperlocal journalism."
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