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Conspiracy

Conspiracy

Ryan Holiday

Recounts Peter Thiel’s legal battle against Gawker, exploring themes of power, revenge, and ethics.

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Why We're Polarized

Why We're Polarized

Ezra Klein

Analyzes the root causes of political polarization in the U.S., covering psychology, media, and social dynamics.

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The Attention Merchants

The Attention Merchants

Tim Wu

Explores how advertisers capture our attention in an increasingly digital world, discussing the implications on privacy and society.

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The Gray Lady Winked

The Gray Lady Winked

Ashley Rindsberg

A critical look at how influential stories from *The New York Times* have shaped public perception and history.

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Here Comes Everybody

Here Comes Everybody

Clay Shirky

Discusses how social media and digital technologies enable collective action and transform society.

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Googled

Googled

Ken Auletta

Examines Google’s rise and its disruptive impact on traditional media, technology, and business models.

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Frenemies

Frenemies

Ken Auletta

Examines the changing landscape of advertising in the digital age and the tensions between marketers, ad agencies, and tech companies.

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The Search

The Search

John Battelle

Chronicles the history and evolution of Google and search technology, examining its societal impact.

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Trust Me, I'm Lying

Trust Me, I'm Lying

Ryan Holiday

A critique of media manipulation and the strategies used to influence public perception.

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The Revolt of The Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium

The Revolt of The Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium

Martin Gurri

Analyzes the impact of digital media on public dissent and the erosion of traditional authority structures.

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The Master Switch

The Master Switch

Tim Wu

Analyzes the life cycle of information industries, arguing that communication technologies tend toward monopolization.

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The Ideas Industry

The Ideas Industry

Daniel W. Drezner

Analyzes the rise of public intellectuals and the influence of think tanks in shaping modern political discourse.

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Representing Talent

Representing Talent

Violaine Roussel

Explores the world of talent representation in the entertainment industry, discussing the roles of agents and managers.

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Cable Cowboy

Cable Cowboy

Mark Robichaux

Chronicles the life of cable television pioneer John Malone and his influence on the media industry.

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More Than Enough

More Than Enough

Elaine Welteroth

Memoir from the former Teen Vogue editor-in-chief, discussing race, ambition, and identity in the media world.

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Inside the Rise of HBO

Inside the Rise of HBO

Bill Mesce Jr.

Chronicles HBO’s journey to becoming a powerhouse in the television industry.

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Unfreedom of the Press

Unfreedom of the Press

Mark R. Levin

Critiques modern journalism and explores perceived biases in media coverage.

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Merchants of Truth

Merchants of Truth

Jill Abramson

A look at the challenges facing modern journalism and the impact of digital media.

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The Curse of the Mogul

The Curse of the Mogul

Jonathan A. Knee

Critique of the media and entertainment industries.

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Netflixed

Netflixed

Gina Keating

Story of Netflix’s rise and its impact on the media industry.

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Everything Bad is Good for You

Everything Bad is Good for You

Steven Johnson

Argument that modern media is beneficial for cognitive development.

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Cuckoo

Cuckoo

Nick Davies

Examination of the British press and the ethical issues surrounding journalism.

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Infamous Scribblers

Infamous Scribblers

Eric Burns

History of early American journalism and its role in politics.

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Necessary Illusions

Necessary Illusions

Noam Chomsky

Critique of media and its role in shaping public perception and maintaining power structures.

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Powerhouse

Powerhouse

James Andrew Miller

Insider account of the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and its influence on Hollywood.

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Out on the Wire

Out on the Wire

Jessica Abel

Insight into storytelling in radio and podcasting, with a focus on shows like This American Life.

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Podcastnomics

Podcastnomics

Naresh Vissa

Comprehensive guide on building and monetizing a podcast.

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Profitable Podcasting

Profitable Podcasting

Stephen Woessner

Strategies for creating and monetizing a successful podcast.

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Podcast

Podcast

Mike Eiman

Insights into podcast creation, production, and monetization.

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Big Podcast

Big Podcast

David Hooper

A guide to starting and growing a successful podcast.

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Podcasting for Beginners

Podcasting for Beginners

Salvador Briggman

A comprehensive guide for those looking to start their own podcast.

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Podcasting For Dummies

Podcasting For Dummies

Tee Morris

A guide to creating, producing, and marketing podcasts.

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Podcast Launch

Podcast Launch

John Lee Dumas

A step-by-step guide to starting and growing a successful podcast.

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