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Using Local Podcasting to Strengthen Democracy
Local Podcasting: Rebuilding Community Trust.
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Local journalism is shrinking while misinformation spreads rapidly. Communities are searching for trusted ways to reconnect, share accurate information, and discuss the issues that affect their daily lives.
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In this session, we’ll explore how community-focused podcasting can help rebuild trust, encourage civic engagement, and create space for respectful conversations across political differences.
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Using the Benicia Voice Podcast (beniciavoice.com) as an example, we’ll show how a small group of volunteers created a nonpartisan local podcast that brings together residents, local leaders, and community organizations to discuss local issues, host candidate forums, and keep the community informed.
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Participants will learn:
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* Why local podcasts reach audiences traditional messaging often misses
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* Simple equipment and software needed to get started
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* How to find guests and create engaging conversations
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* Ways to build a local audience and strengthen civic dialogue
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* Learn how lessons from radio broadcasting during WW2 can be used to help save our democracy today
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* Learn about echo chambers and why this style of communication is the antidote
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No prior podcasting experience is needed—just an interest in strengthening community conversation.
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Presented by: Bart Sullivan, Co-founder, Benicia Voice Podcast
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Strong local voices build strong communities.