In 2013, Jessica Lessin left her job as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal to start The Information, a subscription-based business publication. 7 years later, it’s thriving, and she’s more convinced than ever that her model can work for other publishers. Lessin sits down with Recode’s Peter Kafka to weigh to talk about what she’s learned, what she thinks ... Show More
Yesterday
Why the Guardian Doesn't Need a Billionaire to Thrive
In lots of ways Guardian Media Group is facing the same problems as every other news publisher: A tricky ad environment, platform problems, looming AI threats.One big difference: The Guardian also has a $1.5 billion trust backing the non-profit - which seems way, way better than ... Show More
39 m
Oct 1
Almost Everyone is Taking Money from OpenAI. Why is Ziff Davis suing them?
In the future, digital publishers could get run over by AI. In the present, they are deeply concerned about Google, and the prospect that the search giant is going to choke off their last reliable traffic stream.That may explain why lots of publishers are making deals with OpenAI ... Show More
34m 22s
Sep 24
The Future of Late Night TV, Jimmy Kimmel, and The First Amendment
When’s the last time you stayed up to watch a late night TV monologue? Months? Years? Decades? I’m not sure, either. But I stayed up Tuesday night to watch Jimmy Kimmel’s return. James Poniewozik, who covers TV for the New York Times, just caught up with it the next day on YouTub ... Show More
26m 53s
Jul 7
A Dark Moment for Journalism — and Devastation in Texas
Last week, when Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, announced a $16 million settlement with President Trump over editing of a segment of “60 Minutes,” many of the network’s journalists were furious.The deal also raised questions about the independence of CBS’s journalism, ... Show More
34m 15s
Oct 2024
The Future of Journalism in the Age of AI with Pete Pachal
The Future of Journalism in the Age of AI with Pete Pachal
In this episode of AI for Everyone, we're diving deep into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of journalism and content creation. Joining me is Pete Pachal, a veteran tech journalist, thought leader, ... Show More
38m 2s
Apr 2025
Getting more media coverage by making journalists’ lives easier: Insights from Muck Rack’s Linda Zebian
Send us a textIn this episode, Linda Zebian joins host Jason Mudd to discuss the challenges journalists face in maintaining work-life balance and how PR professionals can better support them. She shares industry insights from Muck Rack, explores newsroom pressures, and offers str ... Show More
59m 23s
Jun 2023
A Conversation with Shari' Nycole
In this episode Chris talks with Shari' Nycole, a media personality that launched the first black daily news program “News One Now”. With her experience in journalism and producing, Shari’ believes every story should cater to an audience and provide them with the truth, delivered ... Show More
51m 18s
Mar 2025
Karol Markowicz Show: Salena Zito's Journey into Journalism
In this episode, Karol interviews Salena Zito, a seasoned journalist and author, who shares her unique journey into journalism, her insights on voter sentiment, and the importance of community. Salena recounts her experiences covering national politics, her connection to Pennsylv ... Show More
34m 1s
Dec 2024
Reflecting on 2024 with Mark Cuban
As 2024 draws to a close, we're joined by Mark Cuban to reflect on how technology, business, and politics shaped this year. Together we explore his foray into the political arena as a surrogate for Kamala Harris, his mission to disrupt America's healthcare system, and ways govern ... Show More
1h 13m