Navigating the Flawed Information Economy

This chapter examines the troubling dynamics of America's information economy, spotlighting the domination of monopolistic platforms that distort the media landscape. It discusses the relationship between legacy media and electoral politics, the implications of media unionization, and the crucial need for robust investigative journalism as a bulwark against authoritarianism. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity in an increasingly sensationalized and partisan environment.