I think it is plausible that a "public radio" type funding model could work, but only after you have a working news source that people find worth supporting. T

I think it is plausible that a "public radio" type funding model could work, but only after you have a working news source that people find worth supporting. This is a chicken-and-egg problem (aka a bootstrapping problem). But, my earlier statement was only intended to describe the current state of things, and is no way an endorsement of that state. I agree a greater focus on local news would be preferable, for many reasons.