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Why Newspapers Can’t Have Nice Things (2nd Hour)

Why Newspapers Can’t Have Nice Things (2nd Hour)

Fri Feb 2, 2024

45:30

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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel becomes the latest news outlet to belatedly shut down its comments sections, succumbing to the already-obvious notion that it’s impossible for a few to grow flowers in a place where so many are willing to dump their manure. And in Chicago, newspaper workers stage a historic walkout to protest corporate ownership that has slashed and burned a once proud industry. Plus: We wrap up our updates with candidates running in the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary, checking in with Eric Wilson.