Channels with Peter Kafka NYT publisher AG Sulzberger on Trump, OpenAi and the economy
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Apr 9, 2025 
A.G. Sulzberger, the Publisher of The New York Times, shares insights on the media landscape as it stands in 2025. He discusses the NYT's robust subscriber model that shields it from advertising volatility. Sulzberger bravely tackles the potential press freedoms crisis if Trump were to regain power and elaborates on the NYT's strategy of suing OpenAI over copyright issues. He also reflects on journalism's evolution amid technological changes and emphasizes the importance of robust editorial independence in today's economy.
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NYT Business Model Shift
- The New York Times has shifted its business model.
- It's now reader-supported, not ad-supported, for better financial footing.
Sulzberger's Warning to Trump
- A.G. Sulzberger warned Trump about his anti-press rhetoric.
- Trump claimed surprise, wanting to be pro-press, then complained about coverage.
Press Crackdown Effectiveness
- Crackdowns on the press are most effective when undramatic and complex.
- Public interest wanes, making arguments for press freedom less impactful.