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Bezos, Murdoch, Musk: what drives the men who control our media?

The New Statesman | UK politics and culture

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This chapter examines the influence of affluent media owners like Jeff Bezos on public opinion and political discourse ahead of the US election. It highlights The Washington Post's controversial choice to skip its traditional candidate endorsement, sparking internal conflict and raising questions about media ownership's impact on democracy.

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