What role does journalism play in holding our democracy together when truth itself is under attack?

In this episode of The Caring Economy, veteran journalist and political analyst Laura Washington brings her decades of experience to the table, reflecting on how today’s media landscape shapes trust, power, and participation in civic life. From the destabilizing rise of AI and disinformation to the shrinking of traditional newsrooms, she unpacks the fractures in our system — and how philanthropy, civic leaders, and ordinary citizens can work to repair them.

Laura’s perspective is both urgent and hopeful. She reminds us that democracy doesn’t collapse in a single moment; it frays slowly, when people stop demanding accountability and when truth is treated as optional. But through journalism, civic action, and collective care, there’s still a chance to meet this moment and strengthen the foundation of democracy for future generations.

Tune in for a conversation that cuts through the noise — and challenges us all to ask: what are we willing to do to protect truth?