The Benefits and Challenges of Independent Journalism

<p>The media industry is changing at a pace we’ve never seen before. Layoffs, shrinking newsrooms, the rise of the creator economy and new platforms like Substack are challenging what it means to be a journalist today. More reporters are leaving traditional media, or being forced to leave, and building independent brands. But can independence truly replace everything a newsroom provides? What do journalists gain, what do they lose, and what does this transformation mean for the future of journalism? </p><p>To help us explore those questions, White House Correspondent Patrícia Vasconcellos interviewed Mallary Tenore Tarpley. Mallary is an award-winning journalist, journalism professor, and the author of the thought-provoking article &quot;What Journalists Gain—and Lose—When They Go Independent.&quot;  </p>