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The Newspaper Business

The New York Times Company has been reduced to junk bond status; layoffs across the industry are crippling news operations nationwide. What's next? Will newspapers survive the downturn? KCRW General Manager Ruth Seymour speaks with two veteran journalists about the future of the newspaper business.

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By Ruth Seymour • Feb 3, 2009 • 1 min read

The New York Times Company has been reduced to junk bond status; layoffs across the industry are crippling news operations nationwide. What's next? Will newspapers survive the downturn? KCRW General Manager Ruth Seymour speaks with two veteran journalists about the future of the newspaper business.

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    Ruth Seymour

    former General Manager

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