IM 881: Curtains for Zoosha? - Why Newsrooms Must Rethink Journalism in the AI Age

IM 881: Curtains for Zoosha? - Why Newsrooms Must Rethink Journalism in the AI Age

Author: TWiT July 30, 2026 Duration: 2:08:48

Business Insider founder Henry Blodget unpacks why the era of news aggregation is finished and why journalists must adapt fast as AI redefines both reporting and analysis. If you care about the future of information, you'll want to hear this.

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Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau

Guest: Henry Blodget

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