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Can Journalism survive?

The landing page for my ongoing blog posts about the rapidly changing world of newspapering in the 21st century., presented with a Gonzo-style approach.

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[Jan. 26, 2025] Pour Some Sugar on Me | Amateur bloggers keep journalists in check

There’s no denying it. This is not your father’s news industry anymore. That’s good news, but it’s also very bad news.

Traditional, legacy media outlets are no longer the sole guardians of truth and justice, and that fact — like it or not – will impact you — and it might even hurt you. READ MORE

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[Jan. 27, 2023] Achtung, Baby! | Why more Americans no longer trust “the news”

The field of journalism has undergone a seismic shift over the last four decades. It’s not uncommon today to hear an older person say something like “I miss Walter Cronkite. He didn’t have an agenda.”

I think our expectations of the media have also changed dramatically over the last four decades. For better or worse, evolving technology – along with a relatively new emphasis on the importance of ratings – has produced a profound impact upon the media landscape. READ MORE

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