LNI MEDIA’S DAVE JORGENSON TO DELIVER TED TALK

Jorgenson speaks Sunday, November 9 at TEDNext in Atlanta

[ATLANTA, NOVEMBER 4] – Local News International announced that co-founder Dave Jorgenson will deliver a Ted Talk on Sunday, November 9 at TEDNext in Atlanta. Jorgenson’s talk, titled “Humor is a stealth form of building media literacy,” will explore the history of comedy as an education tool in the news and information space. “

I’m thrilled to explore this very important topic,” Jorgenson said. “At this time in our history humor is so important to educating and informing audiences.”

This is Jorgenson’s first major address since the creation of Local News International in the summer of 2025. For more information and to register for TEDNext, visit their website: https://attend.ted.com/tednext2025/speakers

About Local News International
Founded by award-winning journalists Dave Jorgenson, Lauren Saks, and Micah Gelman, Local News International (LNI) is a social-first video company that uses humor to engage young and diverse audiences. LNI provides news and information to people who are underserved by traditional media and hyper-partisan creators. We are committed to delivering factual content and reaching men under 35 who lack reliable sources of truth on the internet. You can find us on all the platforms you already love scrolling through. Find our channels at https://linktr.ee/lni.media