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Podcast: AJC editor testifies before Congress

Kevin Riley, editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, right, talks with David Pitofsky, the general counsel of News Corp, during their appearance Tuesday before a House Judiciary Antitrust subcommittee hearing. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Kevin Riley, editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, right, talks with David Pitofsky, the general counsel of News Corp, during their appearance Tuesday before a House Judiciary Antitrust subcommittee hearing. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
By Bria Felicien
June 17, 2019

Last week, the AJC's top editor Kevin Riley appeared as a witness before Congress. Riley testified about the importance of local journalism and the impact that social media and large tech companies are having on it.

READ MORE: Transcript of AJC Editor Kevin Riley's testimony about the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Riley shares with host Greg Bluestein the importance of the testimony and local news, how he prepared to appear before Congress and many other tidbits about the experience.

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Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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