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Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it

  • Written by Jennifer Hoewe, Associate Professor, Purdue University
imageWhile many Americans do not trust national news, they still say they have faith in local news. iStock/Getty Images Plus

Many Americans say they have lost trust in national news – but most still believe they can rely on the accuracy of local news.

In 2023, trust in national newspapers, TV and radio reached historic lows. Just 32% of Americans...

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