Friends, family and neighbors are a more common local news source than newspapers, TV or radio stations

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September 26, 2024

Friends, family and neighbors are Americans’ most common source of local news

Friends, family and neighbors are a more common local news source than newspapers, TV or radio stations

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Friends, family and neighbors are Americans’ most common source of local news
Friends, family and neighbors are a more common local news source than newspapers, TV or radio stations
Friends and family are among Americans’ top sources for local politics, crime news
Getting local news from others still primarily happens via word of mouth
72% of those who get crime information from people they know believe it’s at least somewhat accurate

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