We reflect on the changes the Colorado Springs Independent has gone through in recent years, especially it’s sale in April to Dirk Hobbs’ Colorado Media Group. We also assess the state of local news media in general, and its future.At the Table:Carrie Simison, co-host of this podcast, who worked for the Indy for 20 years, most recently as publisher.Dave Gardner, co-host of this podcast, who worked for the Indy briefly as executive producer of podcasts, and served on the board of the non-profit that acquired the Indy from John Weiss in 2023.Al Brody, co-host of this podcast, one-time city council candidate, long-time VERY engaged local citizenCorey Hutchins, who oversees the Colorado College Journalism Institute, advises Colorado Media Project, and writes the weekly Inside the News in Colorado newsletter.Matt Schniper, who served as editor of the Indy 2016-2019, served as its Food & Drink Editor for 19 years, and now publishes Side Dish with Schniper and co-hosts the Tap & Table podcast.MENTIONED:Pikes Peak MediaJ.W. RothKevin O’NeilJohn WeissColorado Springs Business JournalSouthern Colorado Business Forum & DigestNorth MagazineCannon TaylorSprings MagazinePikes Peak BulletinPam ZubeckSubstackCraigslistFacebook Marketplace719 Daily DoseStompin’ GroundzNext DoorIn-Box JournalismColorado Springs Pioneers Museum LINKS:Colorado Springs Independent: https://csindy.com/Side Dish with Schniper: https://www.sidedishschniper.com/tap & table podcast: https://pod.link/1725345176Inside the News in Colorado: https://coloradomedia.substack.com/Colorado Springs Indy Lays Off Staff and Transfers Ownership Amid Shock Statement – Corey Hutchins’ report: https://coloradomedia.substack.com/p/colorado-springs-indy-lays-off-staffColorado Springs Independent Staff Fired; Paper Sold for Second Time in Less Than Two Years – CPR news story: https://www.cpr.org/2025/04/25/colorado-springs-independent-business-journal-sold-to-new-owners/New Ownership, Direction for The Indy and the Colorado Springs Business Journal – Gazette news story: https://gazette.com/news/local/new-ownership-new-direction-for-the-indy-and-the-colorado-springs-business-journal/article_18bcc019-7898-46c9-af1c-58a5e9f67798.htmlColorado Springs Independent and Business Journal Again Change Hands – Gazette news story: https://gazette.com/business/colorado-springs-independent-and-business-journal-again-change-hands/article_0dd5339d-542f-48e3-a4f1-4af704fd4fc3.htmlLoving the Springs celebrates the best of Colorado...

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