Topic: Media Layoffs

3 chapters across the catalog

Douche Mobile
Episode 1676 53:33 - 55:07

1676: Douche Mobile

Joy Reid, Project 2025 and MSNBC Shakeup Rumors

Joy Reid criticized wealthy Democrats for "defenestrating" President Biden, warning of dire consequences under "Project 2025," including claims of "Trump stormtroopers" shooting protesters. Speculation suggests Reid may be facing a potential firing or demotion as part of a broader media shakeup at MSNBC and CNN.

Political Perp Walk
Episode 815 2:12:21 - 2:15:32

815: Political Perp Walk

Mashable Pivot, Digital Media Layoffs

Mashable announces a significant shift in strategy, laying off editorial staff to focus on video and native advertising. The hosts attribute this "pivot" to financial pressure from investors like Turner and Time Warner. The move is seen as an attempt to emulate the Vice Media model after failing to sustain a broad news and lifestyle scope.

DeDe Dinah
Episode 509 2:38:37 - 2:43:18

509: DeDe Dinah

Internet Advertising Scam, Federated Media Layoffs

A discussion at a Lexus rollout event reveals that Federated Media recently laid off 90 people due to a decline in online advertising revenue. The hosts argue that the entire internet advertising industry is a "scam" involving botnets and click farms in India and the Philippines. They predict a major collapse of the "arbitrage" model.