Can Journalism Survive AI? — with NYT CEO Meredith Kopit Levien

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

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Entrepreneurship, Business, Careers

4.4 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2026

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Meredith Kopit Levien, CEO of the New York Times, joins Scott Galloway to break down the future of media. They discuss the Times’ subscription strategy, the battle between AI companies and publishers, and why high-quality journalism is still a human business. Plus, a candid conversation on parenting in the digital age. We’re also now live on Substack. Subscribe at profgmedia.com to get ad-free versions of all our podcasts, the full archive of Scott’s newsletters, and exclusive content including deep dives, livestream conversations, and subscriber Q&As. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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