95. Marlon Weems: Building community, storytelling, and independent journalism.

Keywords Freedom Over Fascism, Substack, media landscape, independent writers, community building, political engagement, funding in media, COVID impact, storytelling, future of media Summary In this engaging conversation, the speakers discuss the evolution of media, particularly focusing on the rise of Substack and its implications for independent writers. Marlon shares his journey from Wall Street to becoming a writer, highlighting the challenges faced by smaller creators in a landscape dominated by larger, funded entities. The discussion also touches on the importance of community building, the impact of COVID on media, and the need for innovative solutions to address current political and social issues. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Freedom Over Fascism 02:39 Marlon's Journey from Wall Street to Writing 05:00 The Impact of COVID on Writing and Media 08:04 Substack: The New Media Landscape 10:39 Challenges for Independent Writers 13:16 The Role of Funding in Media 15:47 Building Community in the Digital Age 18:31 The Future of Media and Political Engagement 21:19 Creative Solutions for a New Era 24:13 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.