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Connections

Democrat and Chronicle reporters on the state of the newspaper industry

Gary Craig and Justin Murphy on "Connections"
Megan Mack
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WXXI News
Gary Craig and Justin Murphy on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, January 8, 2024
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WXXI News

After a well-publicized one-day strike last year, Gannett journalists hoped to find stability and a better deal with their employer. Instead, print reporters are dealing with ongoing uncertainty and constriction.

We talk to Democrat and Chronicle reporters about the state of their industry. On Tuesday, they will lead a virtual town hall on strengthening local news.

Our guests:

  • Gary Craig, public safety and criminal justice reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, and member of the Newspaper Guild of Rochester
  • Justin Murphy, education reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, and vice chair of the Newspaper Guild of Rochester
Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.