Rural America has stories worth telling. On this episode of Common Air, Louise Snodgrass speaks with Ilana Newman, a Visual Editor and Multimedia Correspondent for the Daily Yonder, a national publication that provides news, commentary, and analysis about and for rural America.
Together, they discuss what makes rural life unique and why sharing these experiences with a national audience helps deepen understanding across communities. Ilana also reflects on her experience reporting from small towns and highlights the important role nonprofit news organizations play in sustaining thoughtful, place-based journalism.
Listen to the Daily Yonder's new radio show, "Yonder Radio": https://dailyyonder.com/yonder-radio/
This episode of Common Air originally aired on March 10th, 2026. Common Air is a public affairs program produced by KDUR Durango 91.9 & 93.9 FM and airs every Tuesday at 9am.
