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E464 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
The Fairness Doctrine: How Reagan's Presidency Led to Media Consolidation, For-Profit News
The Fairness Doctrine, established in 1928, aimed to prevent the monopolization of news by limiting the ownership of media outlets. It also required that if a statement was made on public airwaves, the opposing side would be given a chance to respond. This doctrine led to diversity of ownership and the creation of news divisions that focused on providing authentic news for the public. However, in 1980, Ronald Reagan, supported by big studio heads and Christian broadcasting stations, abolished the Fairness Doctrine. This led to media consolidation, news divisions becoming profit centers, and a shift towards entertainment-focused and propaganda-driven news. The repeal of the doctrine was influenced by the desire to consolidate media, cater to corporate interests, and avoid presenting opposing views. The case of NBC refusing to air an ad criticizing Mustangs due to their impact on asthma serves as an example of the tension between corporate interests and the Fairness Doctrine. Overall, the repeal of the Fairness Doctrine resulted in a decline in news integrity and the domination of media by large corporations.
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