It’s been a year of meltdowns in the media, and Brian Stelter has the scoop on how—and why—a start-up called the Messenger, which promised to re-invent journalism, burned through $50 million in funding in less than 12 months and went down the tubes. Then, we all know Vladimir Putin wants to win at all costs, but it’s not just with his troops in Ukraine. As Andrew Ryvkin reports, the Russian leader is now forcing Russian musicians to support his war in Ukraine. And finally, it wasn’t all that long ago that British Airways was known as “the world’s favorite airline.” Today, however, most Brits call it the Britney Spears of carriers. Mark Ellwood explains. Listen by clicking Play below. And be sure to subscribe at Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don’t miss an episode.
Episode 178: Have You Flown Britney Spears Airlines?
Plus: Brian Stelter on the $50 million meltdown of the Messenger; Andrew Ryvkin on Putin’s musical ambitions; and more
