16min chapter

Factually! with Adam Conover cover image

How Capitalism Murdered Journalism with Margot Susca

Factually! with Adam Conover

CHAPTER

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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