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Jeff Bezos Vs. The Washington Post, When NFL Insiders Attack, and the Remaking of MSNBC

The Press Box

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Billionaires and Media: Benevolence or Self-Interest?

This chapter explores the dual motivations behind billionaire ownership of newspapers, weighing philanthropic intentions against self-serving agendas. It examines the impact of such ownership on public trust and journalism, using Jeff Bezos's acquisition of The Washington Post as a key example.

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