The United States is experiencing its "first significant and prolonged decline in press freedom in modern history." That's according to the World Press Freedom Index 2025. The report is published by Reporters Without Borders.
Jenn White is the host of 1A. She talks with SDPB's Lori Walsh about the state of journalism in America and how on air conversations serve democracy.
We also check in with Andrew Limbong. He's a reporter for NPR's Arts Desk. He joins us for an update on NPR's annual interactive reading guide. It's called NPR's Books We Love.
