Most Americans say they have never spoken with a local journalist
% of U.S. adults who say they have ever spoken with or been interviewed by a local journalist
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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Most Americans say they have never spoken with a local journalist
% of U.S. adults who say they have ever spoken with or been interviewed by a local journalist
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 76 |
| 2024 | 22 | 78 |
| 2018 | 21 | 78 |
| 2016 | 26 | 74 |
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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