Can journalism survive billionaires? This week’s Stop the Presses newsletter asks that question as media moguls bend the knee to the would-be dictator. Read and subscribe for free. - ThreadSky

markjacob.bsky.social • 96 days ago

Can journalism survive billionaires?
This week’s Stop the Presses newsletter asks that question as media moguls bend the knee to the would-be dictator. Read and subscribe for free.

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justdnoes.bsky.social•96 days ago

I think there is a strong case to be made that it has already been irretrievably lost. Can you even begin to imagine what Tim Russert would be thinking right now?

liberalazbirder.bsky.social•96 days ago

Really good. Thank you so much for your newsletter. I read it every Monday.

dcproud.bsky.social•96 days ago

This column, like so many others, was so on point.
Especially glad you quoted former Hungarian lawmaker Gábor Scheiring sayimg what I have been saying for literally decades now: “Liberal-minded billionaires should not sit idly by as they did in Hungary, watching the right take over the media."

jonathanmlewis.bsky.social•96 days ago

They only have to start writing for tabloids

rosieogrady53.bsky.social•96 days ago

Journalism couldn't even survive Reagan.

chicago21222.bsky.social•96 days ago

Thanks Mark. I love the independent media suggestions: Wired, The Verge, and 404 Media.

adrithorn10.bsky.social•96 days ago

Just read your article. Thank you.

carolnorris.bsky.social•96 days ago

Corporate media can't survive billionaires, imo. As you said, I think outlets like ProPublica, platforms like "billionaire-proof" Bluesky and other independent folks putting out content on YouTube, etc., and people like you and others who are calling out the MSM are the only glimmers of hope.

bravojuneau.bsky.social•96 days ago

Just finished Good Night & Good Luck. What shall I next rewatch Newsroom, Network, or The Loudest Voice?

markjacob.bsky.social•96 days ago

"A Face in the Crowd."

bravojuneau.bsky.social•96 days ago

Good pick, Thanks! Adding to our library.

watchdogprg.bsky.social•96 days ago

Can we survive the disunity between right and left (ironically a false dichotomy as there are so many shades of grey) but also among ourselves, the rational remnants of our democracy? The inability to unite as Trump is pushing full steam ahead.... portends disaster.

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