S. Mitra Kalita Knows âThere Is No White Knight Coming to Save Usâ Five years into supporting outlets that serve communities of color, the cofounder of URL Media talks about the relationship between capitalism and democracy and how nonprofit publishers can operate from a position of power. January 28, 2026 By Liam Scott
Elizabeth Wagmeister on the Diddy Trial, and Hard News on the Entertainment Beat October 1, 2025 By Liam Scott The CNN correspondent prepares for one final day covering the celebrity trial of the year.
The Historian Fara Dabhoiwala Says Absolute Free Speech Never Really Existed September 24, 2025 By Carolina Abbott GalvĂŁo The author of a timely new book argues that freedom of speech has always been a âweaponized slogan.â
Lydia Namubiru on How to Tell the Story of Sudan September 17, 2025 By Maurice Oniangâo The editor in chief of The Continent on how African writers cover Africa differently.
The Last Reporter to Profile Charlie Kirk September 11, 2025 By Josh Hersh Millions of young conservatives got their news, and political inspiration, from Kirkâs media operation.
Tom Ley Thinks More People Should Experience Worker-Owned Journalism September 10, 2025 By Riddhi Setty As Defector turns five, the founding editor reflects on what heâs learned.
Matthew Shaer Still Believes in Podcasts September 3, 2025 By Liam Scott The creator of several popular long-form audio podcasts talks about a format in transition.
Rodney Benson on the Value of Publicly Backed Journalism August 27, 2025 By Dr. Anya Schiffrin A recent book suggests American media can learn from European ownership structures.
âIt Was Hell on Earthâ: Zimbabwean Journalist Blessed Mhlanga on His Imprisonment August 20, 2025 By Nalova Akua Press freedom was thought to have improved slightly since the death of Robert Mugabe. Recent events suggest otherwise.
Josh Kesselman Has Big Ideas for High Times August 13, 2025 By Feven Merid The new owner of the magazine on his plans for journalism thatâs âtaking the readers on a trip.â
Glenn Kessler Believes Fact-Checkers Are Getting Easier to Ignore August 6, 2025 By Justin Ray The departing arbiter of the Pinocchios on his final days at the Post.
An Anonymous Iranian Reporter on Life in Tehran July 30, 2025 By Roberto Ferdman âIran Windowâ has spent more than two decades as an independent reporter and documentary filmmaker.
Michael Grynbaum on the High-Flying Days at Condé Nast July 23, 2025 By Amanda Darrach Concorde flights, round-the-clock chauffeurs, and a bygone era of cultural gatekeeping.
Alan Rusbridger Wants the BBC to Find Its Nerve July 16, 2025 By Josh Hersh The former Guardian editor has been keeping tabs on the challenges at the venerable broadcaster.
Megan Greenwell on How Private Equity Is Devastating the Media July 9, 2025 By Camille Bromley A conversation with the author of Bad Company.
Sebastian Junger Worries War Journalism Is Less Safe and Viable Than Ever July 2, 2025 By Cole Louison Reporters Instructed in Saving Colleagues formally closed last month.