Recorded live from the Public Library Association Conference in Minneapolis, this episode of Straight Download features hosts Ann and Jeff in a wide-ranging conversation with publishing journalist Andrew Albanese, editor-in-chief of Publishing Perspectives and founder of Words & Money. Together, they dig into the economics of digital publishing, the sustainability of library e-content models, and the growing tension between libraries, publishers, and data-driven decision-making. From metered licenses and holds ratios to legislative pressure and long-tail discovery, the discussion explores what a healthier digital ecosystem could look like and what it will take to get there.