What Post-Democracy America Looks Like
Offline with Jon Favreau
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Media Freedom in Crisis
This chapter examines the deteriorating landscape of media freedom in America, focusing on the legal pressures that threaten independent journalism. It highlights the challenges faced by reporters amidst defamation lawsuits backed by wealthy patrons and the implications of potential changes to landmark legal protections. Additionally, the discussion addresses the alarming trends in social media influence and authoritarianism that further complicate the coverage of powerful figures and government actions.
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