David Carr: Government Funding Of Journalism is Not the Answer

2,636 views · Published 5 April 2010 · 4:01 · Indexed 25 October 2026

Channel: The Nation · 2010 · News & Politics

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In a conversation with The Nation's John Nichols and others about new models for journalism, Media Critic David Carr of The New York Times argues vigorously that government funding and subsidies can't save journalism, and discusses some "green shoots:" emerging new models that are promising new ways forward for the struggling media industry. More videos about the future of journalism and media are available at TheNation.com/multimedia

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