The hottest Newspapers Substack posts right now

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Dingus of the week: David D Smith

Men Yell at Me • 343 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24

📰 News Media Politics Local Journalism Newspapers

The newsletter calls out individuals or things that make the world worse each week.
Newspapers are businesses that aim to make money and are not as liberal as often perceived.
Snow berms are disliked and seen as a frustrating obstacle during winter.

To all the newspapers I loved

Global Inequality and More 3.0 • 49 HN points • 02 Feb 24

🎭️ Culture Newspapers Journalism

The decline of print media as people shift to digital sources.
Personal memories and connections to print newspapers.
The unique characteristics and impact of different newspapers.

Great Newspapers and the Problem of Underspending Billionaires

Second Rough Draft • 373 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23

📰 News Journalism Newspapers Billionaires Investments Ownership

When billionaires buy failing newspapers, they may not invest enough for long-term success.
Newspapers like Washington Post and LA Times are facing issues due to underspending by their billionaire owners.
Innovation and genuine investment are essential for newspapers to thrive under billionaire ownership.

The Business of News

Net Interest • 40 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24

💼 Business Media Newspapers Business Analysis

Warren Buffett sold his newspaper business in 2020 after decades of ownership.
Business newspapers like the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal have shown sustainability despite industry challenges.
The future outlook of traditional business news sources, like newspapers, faces competition from new platforms like Substack.

Local news: after turmoil, rays of hope

The Charlotte Ledger • 157 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23

📰 News Local news Journalism Media industry Newspapers

Local news has faced challenges with job cuts and reduced coverage.
Despite the challenges, there is optimism among many working in local news.
New publications and entrepreneurs are working to address the decline in local news resources.

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A Messenger from the Past

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 9 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Newspapers Publications Revenue Policies

The Messenger online news site failed due to lack of viable business model and inability to monetize traffic.
The Washington Post is facing financial struggles and losing traffic, possibly due to heavy focus on anti-Trump content.
Politico has succeeded by focusing on politics and policy from an establishment perspective, offering privileged information to subscribers.