Photographer documents disappearing local newsrooms

aired; May 20, 2026 Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation. As local newspapers continue to shrink or close across the country, photojournalist Ann Hermes is working to preserve the spaces and people behind community journalism before they disappear. Hermes’ ongoing photo project captures local newsrooms during a period of major change for the industry, documenting the routines, environments, and institutions that have long shaped public life and local democracy. Her work highligh...