Jim Acosta's Move to Substack and Departure from CNN

Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta has started a show on Substack with guest Norm Eisen, focusing on praising Acosta's bravery. Acosta's departure from CNN is seen as a loss of power and influence for left-wing activists. The move to Substack may secure his income, but he risks fading into obscurity.

The Intercept Reporter Resignation

Reporter Ken Klippenstein quits The Intercept, citing mismanagement and dysfunction, and will be writing a newsletter for Substack from Wisconsin. Allegations include corporatization of the site, management dominating newsroom, and internal conflicts over editorial decisions.

Elon Musk and Free Speech

Matt Taibbi criticizes Elon Musk for falling short of his promise to be a 'free speech absolutist' after Musk bought Twitter. Taibbi, an independent journalist, claims Musk is disenfranchising thousands of Substack writers.