A 'Front Row Seat' to the News'
Summary
Brian Lehrer interviews Tim Schell, former WCBS 880 news director, about his memoir, "My Front Row Seat." They discuss the station's closure, the decline of local news, and the broken revenue models in journalism. Schell shares personal anecdotes, including his role in Yankees radio and his reaction to 9/11, while offering optimism through digital innovation and community support.
Topics discussed
Sponsor announcements for Archtober, NYU, and Roundabout
Introduction of guest Tim Schell and his memoir
The closure of WCBS 880 and the choice over WINS
The decline of local news and optimism for journalism
WNYC's acquisition of Gothamist and new revenue models
The importance of community support and nonprofit media
Listener tributes and the 9/11 anniversary story
Student motivations and the rise of personality-driven media
Media solidarity against the White House press ban
Listener question about Joe Connolly's career
The economics of individual journalists' social media
Managing Yankees and Mets radio broadcasts
Closing remarks and WNYC sponsorship appeal
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