North News on Gun Violence, the Media, and Solutions

North News journalists Azhae’la Hanson, Melody Hoffmann, and Muhamed Ali join us to share reporting from their upcoming special issue on gun violence. North News is a monthly newspaper focusing on North Minneapolis that is dedicated to narrative justice. We talked about the local media ecosystem, including how to cover gun violence with depth (and how not to) and the specific dynamics of reporting over North. We also talked about the human and community impacts, and the importance of trust and consistency in creating programs that prevent violence. Recorded 8/19/26. Read the show notes and find links for further reading