Unaffiliated Some TV news stations are breaking their national network affiliations, and leaning into local programming. January 13, 2026 By Amos Barshad
And That’s the Way It Is January 12, 2026 By Jem Bartholomew At CBS News, the suppression of critical reporting and the promotion of appeasement reveal Bari Weiss’s true colors.
Reporting While Trans January 12, 2026 By H Conley A dozen journalists on the risks of working in the news industry—and how to ensure their safety.
This Is Not a Secret Conspiracy—Just Ask Local Journalists January 9, 2026 By Susie Banikarim A viral video, a prerecorded firing, a retouched photo—and a new columnist.
Are Tech Companies Allies or Threats to Press Freedom? January 8, 2026 By Emily Bell In 2026, this will be the question that matters most to journalists.
Why You Should Never Marry a Journalist—and Other Lessons from Decades in Media January 8, 2026 By Megan Greenwell The Kicker returns with our former host, Josh Hersh, and our new one, Megan Greenwell, in conversation.
The Law-and-Order Influencer January 7, 2026 By Amos Barshad Turning Point USA’s Savanah Hernandez on her journalistic position.
John Cusack Wants to Talk About Paywalls January 7, 2026 By Carolina Abbott Galvão The movie star says that by selling their public-records-based reporting, news outlets are compromising one of journalism’s essential civic roles.
What the Dissolution of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Means January 6, 2026 By Ivan L. Nagy The parent organization of NPR and PBS, already defunded, is shutting down—and claims that’s for the best. But there are dangers ahead.
Can Two Detroit Papers Survive a Split? January 6, 2026 By Riddhi Setty The Detroit Free Press and Detroit News had the last joint operating agreement in the country. It just expired.
When to Publish News of War January 5, 2026 By Jem Bartholomew Trump’s military attack on Venezuela was a social media spectacle. What made the Times and the Post bury the scoop?
The Battle for Press Freedom in the Streets January 5, 2026 By Joel Simon New York media outlets are being proactive about defending their rights as they anticipate the deployment of federal law enforcement.
Catch Up on the Journalism 2050 Podcast December 29, 2025 By Amanda Darrach A series that talks to the smartest people in media about the future.
Jay Rosen on the Digital Revolution That Wasn’t December 29, 2025 By Emily Bell and Heather Chaplin Where it all went wrong—and how journalists can fight back.
Ben Smith Isn’t Afraid of the Future December 28, 2025 By Emily Bell and Heather Chaplin A look into a career that’s been a reliable indicator of the state of journalism.
