152. Allison McHenry. News Media In The Age Of AI.

The way we discover, consume, and trust news is changing faster than at any point in modern history. Audiences are no longer loyal to platforms, distribution is no longer owned, and technology, especially AI, is reshaping not just how content is delivered, but how media organizations think about their very purpose and sustainability.Today’s guest sits right at the intersection of media, technology, and strategy. Allison McHenry is a seasoned media and tech leader who has spent her career helping news organizations navigate digital transformation, audience strategy, and the hard business questions that come with building sustainable, mission-driven media in a fragmented world.In this conversation we will talk about how people are actually consuming news today and how distribution strategies are being rethought from the ground up, through the lens of Allison's story and experience as a Technology and Product Leader in this space. This is a thoughtful, honest conversation about the future of news, and what it will take to build media organizations that truly serve people in the years ahead.