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After Hours

Grading The New York Times’ News Coverage, and Quick Takes on Random Things

Nov 20, 2018
The podcast features a deep dive into grading The New York Times' news coverage, discussing media evolution, attention-grabbing news, and journalistic responsibilities. They also explore topics like commercialization of drones, an interstellar object in the solar system, anticipation in the on-demand economy, and a diverse website covering pop culture and sports.
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Quick takeaways

  • The New York Times' evolution includes positive steps like the paywall and globalization but faces criticisms for slow content change post-election.
  • Drones' potential impact on urban density involves reshaping city dynamics, influencing city planning, and altering consumer behaviors.

Deep dives

Performance of The New York Times

The podcast discusses the performance of The New York Times over the years, addressing changes in its business model, global readership, and the introduction of the paywall. While acknowledging positive steps like the paywall and globalization, concerns are raised over the newspaper's pace of change and content quality post-presidential election. The evaluation of its performance highlights business success, but also critiques its partisan coverage and heavy focus on Trump-related stories.

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