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How Drudge Broke the News | Interview: Chris Moody

The Dispatch Podcast

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The Impact of Matt Drudge on the Media Landscape

This chapter discusses the significance of Matt Drudge in the media industry and his role in ushering the news industry into the internet age. It explores the impact of Drudge's publication of insider information about President Bill Clinton's relationship with Monica Lewinsky and how it forced Newsweek to adapt to the internet era. The chapter also delves into concerns about publishing standards, the pressure to release stories quickly, and the parallels between Drudge's reporting style and Donald Trump's approach.

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