Thomas Morton

Thomas Morton, a former editor at VICE and a writer and documentarian, shares insider tales from the rise and fall of VICE Media. He recounts his chaotic first day at the company and the unique 'immersionism' style that defined its reporting. Morton dives into his experiences inside cults, the evolution of independent media, and controversial subjects like racism and identity politics. He also critiques the internet's failure to democratize media and discusses the rise of AI's influence in the industry.