# The Future of Journalism: How a Texas Newsroom Thrives Amidst AI Disruption

> For Immediate Release · Release No. 74. Episode 74 · 33 min · August 11, 2025 · Hosted by Ronnie Spellman.

DALLAS, TX — August 11, 2025 — In this interview, Ronnie Spellman, the host of the "Business Decoded Podcast," speaks with Grant Moise, CEO of the Dallas News Corporation. They discuss the historical resilience and future challenges of the journalism industry. Moise highlights the Dallas Morning News's 140-year history and its proactive approach to the rapid growth of the North Texas region through a new initiative called "The Future of North Texas." A significant portion of the conversation revolves around the company's employee-centric values, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, where a healthy balance sheet was used to avoid layoffs and retain institutional knowledge. Moise and Spellman also explore the impact of digital disruption, comparing the early-on challenges faced by newspapers to the more recent struggles of the television industry. The interview concludes with a discussion on the new wave of disruption caused by AI and the importance of media literacy, emphasizing the need for people to understand and value credible sources of information.

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Business Decoded is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Ronnie Spellman and recorded in Dallas, Texas. Since May 2024 the show has published more than 130 episodes with founders, CEOs and operators — including the former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven, the CEO of the Dallas News Corporation, and the President of the Dallas Business Journal. Episodes are available on every major podcast platform.

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