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May 9, 2023 40 min

Episode 373: The Media Meltdown

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In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the continued cutbacks and collapses of digital media companies. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week's show: · Buzzfeed is the most recent company to announce massive layoffs. Natalia cited Derek Thompson's Atlantic newsletter, and Niki referred to media columnist Ben Smith's new book, Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral. We all drew on this New York Times article about the future of media. In our regular closing feature, What's Making History: · Natalia shared Joshua Travis Brown's Chronicle of Higher Education essay, "The Ethical Poverty of Dorms for the Rich." · Neil recommended this episode of the Slate Culture podcast and Aaliyah Wright's Capital B article, "Once An 'All-Black Utopia,' Eatonville Residents Say New Development Could Erase History." · Niki discussed Claire McNear's Ringer article, "The Search for the Lost Jeopardy Tapes is Over. The Mystery Behind Them Endures."

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