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Coronavirus, George Floyd Protests, And The Future Of Journalism

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Heard On The Morning Show
News reporter interviewing people from a distance
A member of the media uses a long microphone boom to interview Texas Rangers baseball fans during the first day of public tours at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers baseball team, in Arlington, Texas, Monday, June 1, 2020. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

As the coronavirus pandemic forces many businesses to cut back on advertising dollars, experts say the business of journalism faces an extinction-level event. We look at what this means for the future of the media. Plus, we discuss how the George Floyd protests shine a light on how news organizations cover issues of race.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Dan Kennedy Guest

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