Cortex #171: Casey Newton – State of the Workflow

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#171: Casey Newton – State of the Workflow

September 15th, 2025 · 83 minutes

Myke talks to Casey Newton about his workflow for running Platformer, from idea capture to writing and publishing, and how he balances reporting with access to some of the most powerful people in tech.

Guest Starring: Stephen Hackett and Casey Newton

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