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Clay Bennett on NPR

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Alan Gardner December 5, 2005 1 minute 0 comments

Clay Bennett spoke on NPR All Things Considered today to discuss the current state of editorial cartooning. You can listen to archived audio of the interview on NPR’s site

Major U.S. newspapers continue to cut staff to offset disappointing revenue. But recent layoffs and buyouts at two newspapers owned by the Tribune Company prompted editorial cartoonists to protest. The cartoonists fear the cost-cutting measures may signal the end of an era for their profession.