Rebuilding local news, Gamification of work and school

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Sections of a USA Today newspaper
Sections of a USA Today newspapers rest together, Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, in Norwood, Mass. On Monday, Aug. 5, GateHouse Media, a chain backed by an investment firm, announced that it is buying USA Today owner Gannett Co. Steven Senne/AP Photo

Local news outlets have shut down around the country in recent years. We hear from a new group that’s working to rebuild local journalism in new ways. We also learn about the rise of gamification in our daily lives.

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Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Dr. Jonathan Temte Guest
  • Adrian Hon Guest

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