Substack Launched Its Own Talkshow.
Substack announced the launch of its first original talkshow, extending the platform beyond text‑based newsletters into video‑driven interviews. The debut comes as the subscription‑media market heats up, highlighted by The New York Times hitting 13 million total subscribers and adding 310,000 digital‑only users in Q1 2026. A Harvard youth poll showed 59% of respondents feel the country is off‑track, underscoring broader cultural anxieties. The talkshow aims to attract creators seeking new formats while reinforcing Substack’s position as a diversified publishing hub.
Graydon Carter's New Restaurant.
Veteran media mogul Graydon Carter is launching his first hospitality venture, a restaurant in New York City. The project marks his return to the city’s cultural scene, blending his literary pedigree with a classic bistro concept. Backed by seasoned restaurateurs...
NYT's New Fashion Newsletter.
The New York Times has launched “The Fashions,” a twice‑weekly fashion newsletter written by Jacob Gallagher. It expands the paper’s nearly‑100‑newsletter portfolio beyond the existing Open Thread, delivering a more conversational, bite‑size take on style. The launch taps a broader industry shift...
SCOOP: Condé Nast Folds Titles.
Condé Nast announced it will fold several legacy print titles, ending publication of long‑standing magazines by the end of the year. The decision will result in newsroom layoffs across fashion, travel and lifestyle sections as the company accelerates its shift to...
Guest Lecture: Sourmilk's Kiki Couchman
Kiki Couchman, co‑founder of Sourmilk, has spent the past 14 months building a gut‑health focused Greek yogurt brand that is now stocked in New York grocery aisles. She and partner Elan Halpern left tech and finance jobs in early 2025 to...
TBPN Evolves with a Debate Segment.
TBPN is expanding its content mix by adding a live debate segment, signaling a shift toward more interactive programming. The newsletter also spotlights a visit to the Butter Lamb headquarters in Buffalo, a new Hamptons diner courting creators for a...