The Indicator from Planet Money
The Indicator from Planet Money

Can anything save the news biz?

Mar 16, 2026 · 9m

If you were in the business of making a bunch of money in 2026, you probably wouldn’t pick journalism. From social media to AI, the attention economy has upended the economic calculus for delivering news. But some entrepreneurs are looking to buck the trend.<br/><br/>Today on the show, we examine what the success of two startups could mean for the future of journalism.<br/><br/><strong>Come see Planet Money live on stage in April! 12 cities. Details and tix here: </strong><a href="https://tix.to/pm-book-tour"target="_blank" ><strong>https://tix.to/pm-book-tour</strong></a><strong>. </strong><br/><br/><strong>Related …

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