The episode kicks off with a discussion of 'The Abundance Agenda,' a new book by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, advocating for a progressive, pro-growth strategy. The hosts draw parallels between politics and the media industry's need to adopt a positive agenda.
Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's book advocates for a pro-growth, progressive agenda.
The Democratic Party's approval rating is notably low at 27%.
The media industry often focuses on cost-cutting rather than growth.
The media industry, like politics, has been stuck in a scarcity mindset—managing decline instead of building for the future. In this episode, we dig into The Abundance Agenda, the new book by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, and explore what a pro-growth strategy could look like for media. Plus, TheSkimm exits to Ziff Davis, the rise of AI-driven advertising, and Anonymous Banker joins to explain why second-tier comedians might be the next big media arbitrage opportunity.