Launching Worker-owned News ft. De Facto Journalism Co-op (Podcast)
How worker-owned entities can fill the reporting gap
This week on The North State, I speak to Emma Arkell and David P. Ball about their new outlet, the De Facto Journalism Co-op. RSS feed here. Apple Podcasts link here.
Description
In a news landscape littered with layoffs, executive bonuses and increased deference to power, it can be a bleak time for those in the industry. In a journey to focus on reporting on justice, systems of power and the law, De Facto Journalism Co-op hopes to become a new leader in Canadian reporting. Emma Arkell, award-winning labour reporter at PressProgress and editor of the Shift Work newsletter and David P. Ball, an award-winning reporter, editor, podcaster and photographer join Scott to discuss their new worker-owned outlet, how legacy news media has failed to adjust to the times and the challenges and triumphs of launching a Canadian news media co-op in 2026.
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