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Trump’s Executive Order on Public Media Is Here. Plus, the Murdoch’s Real Succession Drama

On the Media

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Surveillance, State Control, and Public Media

This chapter explores the implications of a presidential executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for public broadcasters like NPR and PBS, revealing the complexities and political reactions surrounding it. It further discusses the risks posed by extensive government surveillance technologies on civil liberties, particularly in the realm of immigration enforcement. By linking these issues, the chapter highlights the challenges facing journalism and public awareness in an increasingly monitored society.

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