In a stunning move, WCBS-AM - New York's legendary all-news radio station - abandoned objective journalism for a sports format in late August. This isn't just a rebrand; it's a strategic move augmented by instant technology, eroding trust, shifting generational habits, intense competition, and economic pressures all redefining culture and consumer behavior.
Free speech is being dismantled - but not with a sledgehammer in a single dramatic action. It's death by a thousand cuts, whether intentional or technology-driven, at the whims of a distracted society.
Simultaneously, streaming services continue to surge, now capturing almost 39% of total TV viewership; and YouTube and social media are luring away network news audiences, further eroding the influence of legacy news.
While these shifts enable a broader spectrum of voices to be heard, they also create ambiguity between open dialogue and misinformation. As a result, distinguishing between genuine discussion and misleading content becomes increasingly difficult.
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