The article discusses the recent layoffs at ABC News amid a broader trend of media job losses and consolidation. It emphasizes how a few wealthy individuals control the media landscape, undermining independent journalism and the integrity of the free press. It argues that the increasing dependency of media outlets on corporate benefactors leads to compromise in reporting, especially as these benefactors align with political interests. The author calls for renewed efforts from journalists and citizens to support independent journalism, echoing historical challenges with media credibility.
Americans now find ourselves trapped in an information environment more tightly controlled than ever by a handful of oligarchs.
Mainstream media outlets have long faced dwindling audiences and, as a result, relied more and more on corporate benefactors.
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