By: Karl Bode
Failures from the dysfunction-junction dept Wed, May 20th 2026 05:34am - Karl Bode


Karl Bode is a writer at various publications including Techdirt, The Daily Dot, Breakfast Media LLC, VICE Media, The Verge, and damemagazine.com. He focuses on themes such as publishing and media, telecommunications, tech policy, and the intersection of artificial intelligence and journalism, often exploring issues related to privacy and cybersecurity. His insights and analyses have been featured in prominent media outlets, establishing him as a knowledgeable voice in the evolving landscape of technology and communication.
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Karl’s coverage is heavily centered on media and telecom, especially the business and policy moves that shape ownership, consolidation, and labor impacts. He appears most responsive to pitches that offer sharp, timely angles on major dealmaking, regulatory decisions, newsroom changes, or the real-world effects of telecom policy on workers and consumers.
He also seems open to sources who can speak credibly about the implications of industry consolidation, platform power, and communications infrastructure, particularly when there’s a clear public-interest or policy hook.
Given his national U.S. focus, pitches should frame the significance around the American market and federal policy.
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