

How Capitalism Murdered Journalism with Margot Susca
8 snips May 29, 2024
Adam Conover discusses with Margot Susca, a professor at American University, how private equity firms have dismantled journalism, leading to a decline in investigative reporting, loss of accountability, and conflicts of interest. They explore the detrimental impact of capitalism on journalism, emphasizing the urgent need for public awareness and regulatory guardrails to address the crisis.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Role of Private Equity in the Decline of Journalism
04:08 • 15min
Impact of Wall Street Hedge Fund Thinking on Journalism and Entertainment Industries
19:12 • 3min
Importance of Quality Journalism and Its Impact on Society
22:27 • 6min
The Erosion of Investigative Journalism
28:07 • 14min
Seasonal Allergy Relief and Business Journalism Discussion
42:26 • 6min
The Impact of Capitalism on Journalism
48:01 • 16min
Discussion on Capitalism's Impact on Journalism and Potential for Change
01:04:03 • 3min