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How Substack Revealed the Real Value of Writers’ Unfiltered Thoughts
Turns out gatekeepers aren’t so helpful if you want to make a ton of money as a journalist. Jack Shafer is Politico’s senior media writer.
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Top Bidder for Tribune Newspapers Is an Influential Liberal Donor
The Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss helped build a sophisticated behind-the-scenes operation that attacked Republicans and promoted Democratic causes.
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Alden Clashes With Billionaire Over Future of Tribune—and of Local News
Alden Global was on verge of expanding its newspaper empire with a bid for Tribune Publishing when Maryland hotel magnate Stewart Bainum turned the tables on the New York financiers.
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The media is slashing jobs again as the Trump news cycle fades and the economy struggles
For years, the media industry has been forced to compete with tech platforms for advertising revenue and consumers' time. Now, in addition to those same pressures, publishers will see increased competition for attention as the economy opens back up.
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The water problems
Amid rising seas and record storms, Louisiana’s water is running low. Reporters Austin R.
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