Cruising Through Economic Waters

This chapter examines the resurgence of the cruise industry in the post-pandemic era, analyzing the perceptions of cruises as indicators of capitalist excess versus affordable family vacations. It also highlights the unexpected growth of the U.S. economy, driven by consumer and government spending, alongside the challenges faced by the journalism sector amid technological shifts and layoffs. The discussion underscores a notable contrast in economic performance domestically and internationally, and reflects on the evolving trust in media amidst these changes.