# Lessons from Local News w/ M. Lothian-McLean, J. Mori & P. Prasanna

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Podcast: [Backlight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backlight-6136461)
Published: 2026-06-15T07:06:23+00:00
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## Resource

The antidote to news fatigue might be closer to home than you think. This episode dives into the strategies local outlets use to build connection with their communities and deliver journalism that truly resonates. From the UK to India and the Brazilian Amazon, we spoke to the journalists who are making it work. Interviewees: Moya Lothian-McLean, Managing Editor at Mill Media Juliana Mori, Co-founder of InfoAmazonia Pooja Prasanna, Editorial Head of Reporting, The News Minute Hosted by Beatriz Ramalho da Silva and Tessa Pang Sound edited and designed by Elli Xypolitaki / Spoovio Music by mobygratis Website - X - BlueSky - Instagram - and you can email us at backlight@lighthousereports.com

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