In this episode, Jon Egan and Keith Hitchman are joined by Laurence Thompson of Liverpool Post for a conversation about journalism, identity and cultural storytelling.
The discussion explores the role of local journalism in holding power to account, shaping civic identity and preserving meaning in an increasingly fragmented world.
Topics include:
• Local journalism and democratic accountability
• Journalist-politician relationships
• Liverpool and Manchester identities
• Cultural production and civic pride
• Writing and poetry
• Catholicism and artistic expression
• Meaning, memory and nostalgia
Guest bio:
Lawrence Thompson is a journalist and writer with Liverpool Post, covering politics, culture and civic life across the Liverpool City Region.
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