3 chapters across the catalog
Newspaper Redundancy, National Suicide Book
The hosts discuss the decline of newspapers and their reliance on AP wire stories. They reference Martin L. Gross's book "National Suicide" to describe the megalomania and greed inherent in the current political and media landscape.
Newspaper Bailouts and Journalist Subsidies in Holland
President Obama suggested the possibility of government bailouts for the struggling newspaper industry. This follows a model in the Netherlands, where the government has directly subsidized dozens of journalists to maintain media operations.
Newspaper Industry Decline, Press Release Dependency
The newspaper industry is facing a crisis of quality as companies cut staff to maintain profit margins, leading to a further loss of readership. Kara Swisher of the Wall Street Journal noted that raw press releases often receive more page views than original reporting, signaling a shift where the industry may soon seek government bailouts.
