The Future of Newspapers, and Debating Big Tech
In this episode, Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss whether there’s a market for a Netflix for News; debate the future of newspapers like The New York Times; argue about which Big Tech company (Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook) is most and least vulnerable; and offer their After Hours picks for the week.
Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:
The Economist Obituary Section (Newspaper)
Income Inequality in the United States: Using Tax Data to Measure Long-Term Trends by Gerald Auten and David Splinter ( Academic Working Paper )
Southwest Pilot Coolly Plans One-Engine, Emergency Landing ( NPR Article)
You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA and Felix on LinkedIn at: Felix Oberholzer- Gee.