Media Narratives and Political Power

This chapter explores the tension between mainstream media narratives and right-leaning figures, particularly focusing on NPR's critique of Ben Shapiro. It discusses the implications of governmental influence on social media platforms, emphasizing the risks to free speech and the need for rigorous antitrust enforcement to combat market concentration. The chapter highlights the fragmented bipartisan efforts in Congress to address tech monopolies while grappling with differing ideological perspectives on regulation.