The Attention Economy Navigator, August 2026 w/ Akin Olla and Josh Elstro

This week we are building our Attention Economy Navigator for the month of August 2026. It's our guide to what you should be paying more attention to, and what you can probably pay less attention to. And why those stories might not be what you’d assume. Joining to help build this month's Attention Economy Navigator in real time are Managing Editor for Convergence, Akin Olla and Senior Multimedia Producer for Convergence, Josh Elstro. You can also read the article version on the Convergence website, or watch the panel plot these stories in real time on YouTube. Stories Referenced in This Episode: Deportation has begun of Haitian migrants whose TPS was recently revoked by the Supreme Court. ICE's Invisible Surge and continued cooperation from local law enforcement Top military brass and Pete Hegseth butting heads over Iran war and more Republicans stand by Max Miller despite horrific allegations of abuse Will Grand Theft Auto 6's release be one of our last monocultural moments? Anti-trans protestors and grifts surrounding WNBA Meta settled a $17.1 billion suit alleging the platforms harm to teen mental health Want more? Submit your article proposals to Convergence Enrich your media diet: Movement Media Alliance Contact us: [email protected] Subscribe to Convergence Magazine’s YouTube to catch the video premiere of each episode: Mondays at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT Have we made a difference in your life? Help us keep it going. convergencemag.com/membership