Interactions with local journalists
% of U.S. adults who say they …

Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
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Interactions with local journalists
% of U.S. adults who say they …
| Year | Have spoken with a local journalist | Have never spoken with a local journalist |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23% | 76% |
| 2024 | 22% | 78% |
| 2018 | 21% | 78% |
| 2016 | 26% | 74% |
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Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
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