Exploring how private equity firms have contributed to the sharp decline of local news outlets and journalists, showcasing the detrimental effects of capitalism on journalism.
We’ve been discussing the slow death of journalism for a long time, but what if it didn’t just “die”? This week, Adam speaks with Margot Susca, a professor at American University and author of Hedged: How Private Investment Funds Helped Destroy American Newspapers and Undermine Democracy, about how private equity firms have dismantled journalism and betrayed America. Find Margot's book at at factuallypod.com/books
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