Since its redesign, publishers on Snapchat's Discover channels have seen their engagement numbers plummet. That's not a coincidence, says Madison Malone Kircher, Associate Editor at New York Magazine's Select All. For the full interview, [click here.](https://cheddar.com/videos/snaps-disappearing-photos-and-users)

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