Bankoff’s Vox Media Auction Block

Bankoff’s Vox Media Auction Block

April 17, 2026 · 57 min

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Julia Alexander and Dylan Byers discuss Jim Bankoff's sale of Vox Media's assets and the impact of A.I. on journalism.

Julia Alexander and Dylan Byers weigh in on Jim Bankoff’s looming sale of Vox Media’s assets—including its podcast network and New York magazine—and the field of potential buyers circling the deal. They also discuss how A.I. is reshaping the business and audience dynamics of journalism, the return of Brian Williams on Netflix, the latest wave of industry layoffs, and much more. See all the ways bp is driving American energy forward at ⁠bp.com/InvestingInAmerica.⁠ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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