Longform Bonus: Mailbag
Jun 26, 2024
The hosts answer listener questions and recommend podcasts. They reflect on the challenges of long-form journalism and the decision to end the show. They discuss interview dynamics and the impact of their podcast, brainstorming ideas for the future.
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Faith in Creators Amid Industry Struggles
- Narrative journalism faces ongoing challenges but persists through passionate individuals.
- The industry's institutional problems do not diminish faith in creators continuing the work.
Boom and Bust Cycles in Media
- Creative fields go through boom and bust cycles of success and hardship.
- This cyclic nature offers perspective during difficult times, reminding us change is constant.
Cyclic Nature of Journalism Funding
- The 'warm audience' economy fuels boom and bust in journalism funding.
- While current slots feel scarce, future demand for narrative work will arise.