Michael Socolow

Michael Socolow is a professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine.

Feb

‘Profiting from incuriosity’

Feature: How did the open web go into such “rapid decline”? Michael Socolow on why search engines have gotten worse, old links no longer work, and the internet is increasingly siloed.

11 Feb 2026

7 min read

Dec

All the reach in the world

What does owning America’s most valuable media properties actually get you? Michael Socolow on the challenges and limits of billionaire influence.

08 Dec 2025

7 min read