The New Liberal Podcast The Right Wing Media Takeover ft. Matt Gertz
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Oct 10, 2025 Matt Gertz, a Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America, dives into the alarming rise of right-wing media influenced by Trump-aligned billionaires. He discusses how economic pressures lead to media takeovers, and details the shift of major outlets like CBS and CNN towards conservative priorities. Gertz explains the implications of billionaire purchases versus private equity cuts and outlines strategies that shape editorial direction. With a focus on social media's evolving landscape, he highlights risks of biased algorithms favoring right-wing content.
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Economic Strain Enables Media Capture
- Declining media economics make outlets vulnerable to consolidation and ideological shifts.
- Weak ad markets and cord-cutting open opportunities for politically motivated buyers.
Billionaire Politics Reshape Outlets
- Billionaires have shifted rightward and sometimes change outlet direction after acquisition.
- Owners' politics or regulatory fears both can push outlets toward conservative stances.
Insider Example From The Washington Post
- Matt's wife worked at the Washington Post for 11 years before taking a buyout amid changes.
- That experience illustrates internal upheaval following ownership shifts.