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Rupert Murdoch is in a 'Succession'-style rift with his kids over his media empire
The Explainer Murdoch and his son Lachlan are attempting to maintain his empire's conservative swing following his eventual death
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Retail media is seeing a surge this year
The Explainer Amazon now makes more money from advertising than Coca-Cola's global revenue
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The increasing ubiquity of 'pink-slime' journalism
The Explainer The issue is becoming more concerning as the US election draws closer
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Shake-up at The Washington Post leaves paper's position uncertain
Talking Points The soon-to-be executive editor of the Post currently works at a British conservative paper, The Telegraph
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The secretive practice of 'catch-and-kill' tabloid journalism
The Explainer Outlets such as the National Enquirer have become infamous for using the practice
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The push for media literacy in education amid the rise of AI
In the Spotlight A pair of congresspeople have introduced an act to mandate media literacy in schools
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Ronna McDaniel, the former RNC chair and departed NBC analyst, may be signaling a shift in corporate media
The Explainer McDaniel joined NBC less than a month after stepping down from the RNC — and was out days later
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Physical media is having a moment
Under The Radar While streaming dominates the way we watch, listen and play, a growing number of people are finding pleasure — and treasures — in media they can hold.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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One NYT Opinion writer vs. gender-affirming youth care
In the Spotlight A complex, important issue turned into a media battlefield
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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When 'the narrative' is a lie
Opinion Not all sources of information are equal
By William Falk Published
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The political-media complex is dying
Under the Radar A potential Biden-Trump rematch cannot seem to save it either
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Polyamory is having a moment(s)
In the Spotlight The latest in loving more — and those who want less of it
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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'Government entitlements and subsidies invariably cost more than politicians advertise'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Are the LA Times layoffs indicative of a bigger problem in media?
Today's Big Question The newspaper could be the latest in what will be a continuing trend of culling at media companies
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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