# Why Do You Have to Run from Us? Local reporters are struggling to get answers from the politicians they cover.

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Podcast: [The Kicker](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-kicker-1113064)
Published: 2026-06-30T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Generations of local journalists mostly took for granted their ability to access elected officials. Talking to the local newspaper or TV station was one of the only ways to get the word out, so politicians didn’t have much choice—even if they were mad at the coverage. It’s not quite so simple these days. A mayor can talk directly to constituents through social media, or through influencers friendly to their politics. Anti-press sentiment is rampant across the political spectrum, leading some ...

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