In episode 113 of the podcast “Tales From the Beat,” host Ed Garsten speaks with Joel Feder, a long-time automotive journalist. They discussed the April 1 closing of three auto sites he worked on: MotorAuthority, GreenCarReport and TheCarConnection, what happens when beat writers lose their platform and what readers lose from that, how the tariffs have been reported and the media climate in general.
TTAC Creator Ed Garsten hosts ” Tales from the Beat,” a podcast about the automotive and media worlds. A veteran reporter and public relations operative, Garsten worked for CNN, The Associated Press, The Detroit News, Chrysler’s PR department and Franco Public Relations. He is currently a senior contributor for Forbes.
The TTAC Creators Series tells stories and amplifies creators from all corners of the car world, including culture, dealerships, collections, modified builds and more.
