Cost of Silence
When local newspapers close, the absence of watchdog journalism leads to increased borrowing costs for cities, ultimately costing taxpayers millions. Dermot suggests that lenders perceive a higher risk in lending to governments without robust oversight, resulting in elevated interest rates. The decline of regional newspapers highlights a critical gap in accountability, akin to leaving a classroom of students unsupervised.In this clip
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Starving the Watchdog
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