Challenges for Independent News Creators on YouTube

This chapter examines the struggles faced by independent news creators on platforms like YouTube, particularly due to algorithm changes and the impact of the 2017 'adpocalypse.' It discusses the suppression of independent voices in favor of mainstream media and highlights the complications of media censorship, government regulation, and the relationship between advertisers and content creators. The conversation also delves into conspiracy theories, emphasizing the need for constructive dialogue and the role of documentaries in understanding such phenomena.