Why local newspapers matter

When Katty Met Carlos by BBC

Mar 5, 202129:47News & Politics

In the last 15 years, America has lost around 25% of its local and regional newspapers. Many others have shrunk dramatically in size. This has led to an increasing number of so-called “news deserts” across the US. There...

Related Episodes

Continue listening to more episodes from When Katty Met Carlos.

Biden’s first 100 days

Apr 30, 2021 - 30:42

President Joe Biden promised to restore the soul of America. He took office during a time of crisis. Can...

Dr Atul Gawande: Matters of life and death in America

Apr 23, 2021 - 31:45

This week’s guest wears many hats. Dr Atul Gawande is a medical doctor, a surgeon and a best-selling auth...

How can Americans of colour trust the police?

Apr 16, 2021 - 28:48

Katty Kay and Carlos Watson discuss police brutality and shooting cases in the US. What needs to change?...

Is America beating the pandemic?

Apr 9, 2021 - 32:04

America’s Covid-19 vaccination programme is progressing at a staggering pace and states are beginning to...

US-China relations

Apr 2, 2021 - 26:40

With China on the rise, how will America react? Chinese influence across the world is growing, in economi...

#MeToo today with Rose McGowan

Mar 26, 2021 - 36:18

It was in 2017, with numerous allegations against Harvey Weinstein, that went viral around the world. One...

Feeling good?

Mar 19, 2021 - 26:27

How can we feel good again? It goes without saying that it’s been a tough year, but as things start to op...

Is Bitcoin here to stay?

Mar 12, 2021 - 27:02

Once again, the cryptocurrency Bitcoin is making headlines for rocketing in value. As more companies back...