The World After Billionaire Media
David Sirota and Semafor’s Ben Smith dig into the journalism crisis and find signs of hope.
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New Data: Longer Trains Raise Derailment Risk, But Regs Are Stalled
While funneling campaign cash to lawmakers, rail lobbyists convinced Biden officials to brush off workers’ demand for safety limits.
Live Event Replay: To Vote Or Not To Vote In 2024
Watch our discussion on the strategic value of voting.
The Unknown Toll Of The AI Takeover
As artificial intelligence guzzles water supplies and jacks up consumers’ electricity rates, why isn’t anyone tracking the resources being consumed?
Big Oil’s Plan To Criminalize Pipeline Protests
Fossil fuel companies and trade groups are using essential pipeline safety legislation to further criminalize pipeline protests.
LEVER WEEKLY: Want To Lose Your Life Savings? There’s An App For That
Startups are losing track of your money and more from The Lever this week.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: No More Restroom Roulette
Plus, the money tap opens for a major river, good news about crime rates, ride-share drivers catch a break, and your medical debt gets a clean bill of health.
The NBA Is Monetizing A Public Health Crisis
On Lever Time, we look at the big money and big problems tied to the rise of online sports betting.
License To Drill
Fossil-fueled Democrats want to use unverifiable “certified gas” schemes to undermine one of Biden’s most important climate moves.
The $220 Billion Medical Debt Problem (With Rep. Ro Khanna)
Rep. Ro Khanna unveils his plan with Bernie Sanders to wipe out more than $200 billion in medical debt.