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Feb 28, 2024

From news desert to election do-over

Today, we’ll head to North Carolina to learn about a 2018 election fraud controversy in a place with little local news coverage.

From news desert to election do-over — Scott Olson/Getty Images

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Segments From This Episode

Apple axes its EV
by Nova Safo
The electric car that Apple has spent 10 years investing in has yet to hit roads. And according to multiple published reports, it may never.
How a lack of local news coverage may have played a role in a 2018 election scandal
by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
And experts are finding links between voter apathy and a lack of reputable local news outlets.

The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC
Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

From news desert to election do-over