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The Press Box
How Not to Moderate a Debate. Plus: Hollywood’s Starless Profiles and the Death of a Lousy Sportswriter.
Aug 28, 2023
48:00
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- The layoffs at The Texas Tribune highlight the challenges of funding journalism and the sustainability of nonprofit models.
- The Hollywood actors' strike impacted the profile of filmmaker Michael Mann, excluding interviews with major cast members.
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Texas Tribune faces layoffs and pauses podcasting projects
The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit news organization, has laid off 11 colleagues and paused several podcasting projects. The layoffs include individuals who have been with the organization since its launch in 2009. This development highlights the ongoing challenges of funding journalism and raises concerns about the sustainability of nonprofit and donation-based models. The Texas Tribune has been widely respected for its in-depth reporting, investigations, and coverage of local news in Texas.
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