Watchdog journalism is “the kind of public interest journalism that keeps regular watch on public institutions, lawmakers, and businesses. That kind of removes the narrow focus on investigative journalism, because you can have watchdog journalism that never really breaks into an investigative mode.”

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"We find a really strong connection that they're able to maintain accountability in these communities."