Today at 12 p.m. ET, I’m going live with Heather Cox Richardson, my Yoda on U.S. history and author of Letters from an American. We’ll talk midterm predictions, Trump’s sinking approval ratings, 2028 presidential candidates, plus whatever else is on our listeners’ minds.
Heather and I previously joined forces in June, in what ultimately became Prof G Media’s most popular Substack post. Prof G+ subscribers can revisit that conversation here.
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Streaming Wars
Prof G+ subscribers also get access to our deep dives. Our latest installment dropped yesterday, featuring Puck’s Matt Belloni.
I sat down with Matt to break down Netflix’s layoffs and the exit of its chief content officer, why the streamer is struggling to produce the kind of hits that once defined it, and how YouTube became its biggest rival. We also discuss whether Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. can survive its $80 billion in debt and which cable networks could be sold off next.
Hopeful and Helpful
Managing editorial tone is a balancing act. We work hard to earn your attention (i.e., don’t be boring) without verging into sensationalism (i.e., avoid doomer porn).
Yesterday, I shared that Prof G Media recently took home nine Signal Awards, and you applauded our success. One subscriber specifically referred to our content as “hopeful and helpful” in a congratulatory comment.
Shannon, thanks for the words. You’ve inspired us. Heading into the midterms, we endeavor to prove you right by continuing to be a source of hope and help for our audience as we collectively navigate what’s ahead.
Life is so rich,
Scott