Local journalism challenges, Interacting with wild animals

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Sections of a USA Today newspapers rest together
Sections of a USA Today newspapers rest together, Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, in Norwood, Mass. Steven Senne/AP Photo

We learn more about an effort to better support local news organizations. Then, state wildlife officials give us tips for what to do if you come across a wild animal in need.

Featured in this Show

  • Challenges facing local news and new efforts to support journalism

    A new coalition aims to revitalize the local journalism industry as it struggles with layoffs and closures. We talk to an organizer of Rebuild Local News about the importance of journalism, the challenges in the industry and the efforts to support it.

  • What to do if you come across a wild animal in need

    Now that it’s summer, we’re all spending more time exploring the outdoors, and encountering more wildlife. But what do you do if you come across a wild animal that seems injured, lost or out-of-place? We talk to two DNR wildlife experts about when to step in, when to get help, and when to leave it alone.

Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Anna Brugmann Guest
  • Amanda Kamps Guest
  • Taylor Czyscon Guest

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