The Karol Markowicz Show: Media Trust Collapse, AI Chaos & Rebuilding Institutions

On this episode of the The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Tablet Editor-in-Chief Alana Newhouse for a wide-ranging conversation on the collapse of trust in media, the rise of AI-driven information chaos, and what comes next for institutions in America. Alana shares the origin story behind Tablet and how it evolved from a niche cultural publication into a broader voice tackling the failures of legacy media. She explains her concept of “brokenness” in modern institutions—and why Americans are increasingly skeptical of everything from journalism to higher education. The conversation dives into: Why AI is accelerating distrust in online content The surprising return of print media and Gen Z’s demand for credibility How legacy media can rebuild trust (and which outlets won’t survive) The future of American institutions over the next five years A personal look at Alana’s work in biotech and gene editing Plus, Alana offers a simple but powerful tip to improve your daily life in a world dominated by social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.