How Capitalism Murdered Journalism with Margot Susca
Factually! with Adam Conover
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The Impact of Capitalism on Journalism
The chapter explores the challenges of operating journalism within a capitalist system, focusing on issues like profitability over public interest, the influence of billionaire ownership and private equity, and the complexities of sustaining quality journalism. It analyzes models such as billionaire ownership and philanthropy in journalism, proposing potential shifts towards government-funded systems and innovative community-focused approaches to address the industry's sustainability challenges.
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