How Isthmus Keeps It Real, 50 Years In
Longevity in the media industry is hard to come by. Longevity for a local alternative weekly is an even tougher task. But Isthmus has managed to survive and thrive for 50 years. Of course, it wasn’t without a few bumps along the way. To mark this momentous accomplishment, host Bianca Martin chats with editor Judy Davidoff and publisher Jason Joyce about Isthmus’ past, present, and future.
🎉 You can celebrate with Isthmus this weekend at the Atwood Music Hall!
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