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Has media freedom in the US collapsed?

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Media Turmoil: Cancellations and Lawsuits

This chapter explores recent upheavals in the media industry, focusing on the cancellation of a well-known late-night show and a consequential lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against CBS. It discusses CBS's financial difficulties amid a merger with Skydance Media and raises concerns about the implications for journalistic integrity in the face of political pressures. The hosts reflect on the impact of corporate decisions on media freedoms and the chilling effects of consolidation in the industry.

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