Local News and Information Ecosystem Panel Discussion (From Little Local Conversations One Year Anniversary Event)

Listen to an in-depth panel discussion on the local Watertown news and information ecosystem! This was part of the one year anniversary celebration for Little Local Conversations that happened over at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on March 18th, 2025. The panel featured Dan Hogan (Director of News and Studio Operations at WCA-TV), Charlie Breitrose (Editor of Watertown News), Tyler Cote (Community Engagement Specialist for the City of Watertown), and Steve Owens (Massachusetts State Representative). If you want to learn more about any of the speakers, you can listen to their own featured episodes on the podcast (Dan, Charlie, Tyler, Steve)The panel discussion focuses on the importance of the local news ecosystem, how each guest navigates their role in gathering and sharing information, what they think is going well, what they're struggling with, and what they think could be improved upon. At the end they answered a bunch of questions from the audience as well. Take a listen and share your feedback with any of them about what you think of their work or what you would like to see!Reach out to Dan: wcatv.orgReach out to Charlie: www.watertownmanews.comReach out to Tyler: [email protected] show up to one of the Watertown Chats:watertown-ma.gov/1343/Watertown-ChatsReach out to Steve:www.votesteveowens.com@votesteveowens (Instagram, Facebook)A video of the full anniversary event can be found on WCA-TV's website hereSupport the showHead on over to www.littlelocalconversations.com to check out all the episodes, events, and everything else going on. Sign up for the Little Local Conversations email newsletter Follow on Instagram: @littlelocalconversationsUpcoming events! Click here to see upcoming live podcast events.