Six Dollars for a Newspaper
(An Inconvenient Idea Worth Thinking About)

What kind of person pays six dollars for a newspaper in 2026? Apparently, I do. In this short episode of Inconvenient Ideas, I tell a simple story that turns out not to be simple at all—from being a 12-year-old paperboy delivering six days of news for 35 cents, to standing in a store today holding a weekend paper that costs more than I used to make in a week. Along the way, we talk about old-school radio, standing up to do a broadcast, dressing for the job even when no one can see you, and why some things that feel inconvenient—like slowing down, paying attention, or holding real paper in your hands—might actually be more valuable than ever. This isn't really about newspapers. It's about how we judge value, why inconvenient ideas often matter most, and why the things we're tempted to dismiss are sometimes the very things that help us think better, live better, and do better business. If you've ever wondered whether the "old ways" still have something to teach us—or whether inconvenient ideas are worth the trouble—this one's for you. Pull up a chair. Or better yet, stand up and listen.