Slate News Slate Money: Is the NY Times Just a Gaming Platform?
Jun 8, 2024
Ben Smith, founder of Semafor, joins the discussion on media profit models, Google's impact on news, and the TikTok-ification of information. Plus, Vivek Ramaswamy's critique of Buzzfeed. Topics include NY Times' business model shift and Google's Search Zero strategy.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Exploring Media, Money, and The New York Times
03:53 • 2min
The New York Times, Media Politics, and Financial Considerations
06:18 • 15min
The Impact of Google Zero on News and Informational Websites
21:06 • 5min
Challenges and Innovations in Modern Journalism
25:41 • 9min
Exploring the Influence of Pre-Existing Beliefs on News Perception
35:00 • 5min
Exploring the Evolution of Personalized Media Consumption and Social Media Dynamics
40:06 • 4min
Trust Issues in the Economy, Carlos Watson's Trial, and Deepfake Dangers Discussed
44:23 • 3min
Discussion on Deep Fakes, Indigenous Prison Population in Canada, and Podcast Recommendation
47:33 • 2min