The LCB is an independent Washington, DC-based broadcast-first wire service founded by veteran journalist and new media Lecturer Matt Laslo.
We partner with regional, national and specialty newsrooms to deliver original reporting, exclusive lawmaker interviews and localized policy coverage.
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We make national politics relevant to local listeners, viewers and readers by putting local editors in charge of our coverage.
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Examples — The LCB in action
Cincinnati’s WVXU: Coal-to-liquid debate in energy bill will impact Ohio if it passes or fails
Cincinnati’s WVXU: Coal-to-liquid debate in energy bill will impact Ohio if it passes or fails
Seattle’s KUOW: Senator Maria Cantwell wants to make price gouging at the gas pump a federal crime
Seattle’s KUOW: Senator Maria Cantwell wants to make price gouging at the gas pump a federal crime
OPB: Profile of Bicycle & Cannabis Caucus Chair Earl Blumenauer
Oregon Public Radio or OPB: Profile of Bicycle & Cannabis Caucus Chair Earl Blumenauer
Rep. Dennis Kucinich introduced articles of impeachment against Vice President Dick Cheney
Rep. Dennis Kucinich introduced articles of impeachment against Vice President Dick Cheney, as The LCB’s Matt Laslo reported from Washington for WKSU NPR in Ohio.
Wisconsin US Senator introduces bill to end President Bush’s troop surge in Iraq in 6 months
Matt Laslo and The LCB have covered Congress for WUWM in Milwaukee.
Charlotte’s WFAE: Challenging the Congressional Black Caucus
The LCB’s founder Matt Laslo has covered racism in American politics since arriving in Washington in 2006 for outlets ranging from Rolling Stone to Charlotte’s NPR station, WFAE.
KCFR: New Government Accountability Office report accuses VA of “errors” and using “unrealistic assumptions” in budgets
New Government Accountability Office report accuses VA of “errors” and using “unrealistic assumptions” in budgets
New Orleans NPR WWNO: Chief of Staff of Louisiana Congressman Rodney Alexander testifies before House Ethics Committee
Chief of Staff of Louisiana Congressman Rodney Alexander testifies before House Ethics Committee
Denver’s KUNC: Can Washington, DC politicians help local Colorado farmers survive 2006 drought?
Colorado farmers are enduring a dangerous drought — can Washington, DC politicians help or will they hurt local Coloradoans in need?
Iowa Congressman Jim Nussle juggles two jobs as he runs for Governor
The LCB’s Matt Laslo covered Iowa Congressman Jim Nussle’s run for governor while serving as a congressman in Washington.
Austin’s KUT: Texas mayors call on Congress to suspend restrictions on flights at Dallas Love Field
The LCB founder Matt Laslo covered loval Texas mayors lobbying Congress in Washington, DC on flights in and out of Dallas, Texas.