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Richard Campbell

Richard Campbell

Media Matters: Zombies, screens and sunblock

Media Matters: Zombies, screens and sunblock

When our granddaughter was 2, she had a thing for mermaid cartoons, mostly on YouTube. Then at 3, she pivoted. Zombie cartoons became an obsession, perhaps under the dark influences of her 5-year-old brother.

National Public Radio gets only about 2% of its budget from the federal government.

Media Matters: Defunding or defending public radio

"A recent New York Times study showed that Ohio public radio stations, on average, get about 6% of their budget from federal dollars, while Mississippi's public radio stations get 30% of their budget from the CPB."

Rusted newstands sit outside a building.

Media Matters: “News deserts” not just a rural problem

"Without access to local information, we listen to talk radio, we watch cable talking heads and we shadow social media influencers. These are not places where journalism happens."

Richard Campbell was a assistant coach for girls’ basketball when he used to teach high school English

Media Matters: Journeys in journalism

Richard Campbell taught journalism classes for more than 40 years, and he explains what he believes good journalism is.

A collection of front pages of the Oxford Free Press.

Media Matters: “A defense against polarization”

Studies have shown that access to local news and opinion lessens polarization in a community.

Media Matters: Comfort TV in crazy times

Media Matters: Comfort TV in crazy times

The news is increasingly anxiety-inducing. Richard Campbell says he and his wife unwind with detective shows and other comfort TV each night.