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It’s about ethics in journalism, with Ben Smith

Monday, August 17, 2026


Ben Smith, editor-in-chief of Semafor, discussed journalism ethics and media consumption patterns. Smith noted that public trust in media organizations remains low despite increased consumption of news content across digital platforms. Audiences have shifted from traditional news outlets to independent newsletters, podcasts, and social media-based news sources.

Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/podcast/980759/ben-smith-semafor-ethics-journalism-ai-events-buzzfeed-media-news

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