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Digital Media Buzzkill on the Horizon? With Ben Smith

May 25, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 32
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In this episode, Anthony talks with Ben Smith, co-founder of Semafor. Ben’s new book Traffic chronicles the genius and delusion that makes up the internet’s media pioneers. Anthony and Ben explore the rise and fall of innovators like Gawker and BuzzFeed News, and the many egos that came to play. Ben shares his inside knowledge on the space, the industry and it’s many faces.

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