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What happens to journalism when AI can create convincing images, videos and even “evidence”? And in a world where social media algorithms increasingly decide what we see, how do we know what’s actually real?

This week on Off Track Saratoga, Noel and Zac sit down with journalist and Saratoga Dispatch founder and editor Abby Tegnelia for a fascinating conversation about the changing world of news—and what it means for local journalism in Saratoga.

Abby shares why she launched Saratoga Dispatch, how journalism has changed since her days in traditional newsrooms, and why she believes newsletters may be one of the ways local news can survive in an increasingly fragmented media landscape.

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The show is hosted from Stirrup Saratoga, a brand-new curated vintage destination, where owner Matt Acevedo explains why a Ralph Lauren-focused shop makes almost too much sense in a horse town like Saratoga. We talk vintage, sustainability, and why the in-person shopping experience still matters.

Plus, we debate “grandma hobbies,” talk dream celebrity guests for Saratoga, and get some very strong opinions on AI.

It’s a conversation about the future of news, the return of real-world connection, and two very different ways of keeping Saratoga connected—all from inside one very cool new shop.

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