The Economics of Independent Media are Just Really Tough

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Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. One story dominating my feeds today, so thought I would get into it. n+1 Job Posting Gets People Both Mad and Defensive n+1 did one of the most necessary and thankless tasks in media: post […]


Netflix Boasts That It’s Stable, Even in a Tough Economy

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There may be turmoil in the financial markets, but Netflix continues to roll. The streaming giant earned $10.5 billion in revenue and nearly $2.9 billion in net income in the first three months of the year, exceeding Wall Street’s forecasts, the company reported Thursday. The announcement represents the kickoff to media earnings season, which is […]


Trump’s Tariffs Leave Automakers With Tough, Expensive Choices

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Follow live updates on the Trump administration here. Automakers can respond to President Trump’s new 25 percent tariffs on imported cars and parts in several ways. But all of them cost money and will lead to higher car prices, analysts say. Manufacturers can try to move production from countries like Mexico to the United States. […]