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Media Ownership

Discover key takeaways from 13 podcast episodes about this topic.

Sinclair Broadcasting. “Propaganda Masquerading As Media.” Right Wing Power Grab Exposed
Media OwnershipPolitical PropagandaLocal News Bias
Apr 7, 2026

Sinclair Broadcasting. “Propaganda Masquerading As Media.” Right Wing Power Grab Exposed

Sinclair Broadcasting, led by David Smith, is weaponizing its vast network of local TV stations and newspapers, like the Baltimore Sun, to push a right-wing agenda, specifically targeting Black political power and progressive policies in Baltimore and beyond.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Pete Hegseth finally SNAPS, LOSES IT in meltdown | Another Day
Media BiasPolitical PropagandaJournalistic Integrity
Mar 14, 2026

Pete Hegseth finally SNAPS, LOSES IT in meltdown | Another Day

The host argues that the Trump administration and its allies demand media subservience and propaganda, not objective reporting, exemplified by specific interviews and calls for 'patriotic' news coverage.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
LEMON DROP | Donald Trump Is Destroying the Press!
First AmendmentFreedom of the PressJournalism
Feb 28, 2026

LEMON DROP | Donald Trump Is Destroying the Press!

Don Lemon details his personal experience being targeted by the administration, framing it as part of a broader, racially-tinged assault on the First Amendment and independent journalism, while asserting the growing impact of digital media.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
Fox News Questions Epstein Suicide! Iran Close To Weapons Deal With China!
Jeffrey EpsteinConspiracy TheoriesMedia Ownership
Feb 27, 2026

Fox News Questions Epstein Suicide! Iran Close To Weapons Deal With China!

The host presents 'conclusive proof' that Jeffrey Epstein's death was not a suicide, citing discrepancies in autopsy reports and medical records, while also alleging a 'Zionist takeover' of major US media outlets.

The Jimmy Dore Show PODCAST
The Jimmy Dore Show PODCAST
Anderson Cooper Walks Away from CBS and 60 Minutes
Media OwnershipCorporate StrategyPolitical Influence
Feb 18, 2026

Anderson Cooper Walks Away from CBS and 60 Minutes

CBS's recent controversial editorial and personnel decisions, including Anderson Cooper's departure and the retention of a Jeffrey Epstein associate, are framed as strategic moves by owner David Ellison to appease the Trump administration and facilitate a major media acquisition.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
BACKFIRE: Trump makes HUGE MISTAKE with Stephen Colbert
Political PressureMedia CensorshipStreisand Effect
Feb 17, 2026

BACKFIRE: Trump makes HUGE MISTAKE with Stephen Colbert

The Trump administration's attempts to pressure media outlets like CBS and Stephen Colbert are backfiring, driving audiences to alternative platforms and exposing corporate 'cravenness,' while the Epstein files continue to be a 'load-bearing wall' for political figures.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
INSIDE Trump’s Oligarchs’ DESTRUCTION of the FREE PRESS
Rupert MurdochMedia OwnershipJournalism Ethics
Feb 7, 2026

INSIDE Trump’s Oligarchs’ DESTRUCTION of the FREE PRESS

This episode dissects Rupert Murdoch's ruthless rise, revealing how his childhood trauma, transactional politics, and pioneering debt-fueled media acquisitions shaped a global empire that consistently undermined journalistic integrity and influenced political landscapes.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
"Journalism Deserves Better": Ex-Washington Post Staffers Slam Billionaire Bezos for Gutting Paper
Journalism layoffsWashington PostJeff Bezos
Feb 6, 2026

"Journalism Deserves Better": Ex-Washington Post Staffers Slam Billionaire Bezos for Gutting Paper

Former Washington Post staff criticize Jeff Bezos for laying off over 300 journalists, gutting critical international and local coverage, and betraying the paper's mission, while he was seen partying in Paris.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
Democrats SLAM Trump Over Election Takeover Plot
Election InterferenceVoter IntimidationICE Operations
Feb 6, 2026

Democrats SLAM Trump Over Election Takeover Plot

This episode exposes the alarming strategies employed by Trump and his allies to undermine election integrity and expand ICE's controversial operations, alongside a critical look at the Washington Post's decline under Jeff Bezos.

Pod Save America
Pod Save America
Why Jeff Bezos No Longer Defends the Washington Post (w/ Marty Baron) | The Bulwark Podcast
Washington PostJeff BezosMedia Ownership
Feb 5, 2026

Why Jeff Bezos No Longer Defends the Washington Post (w/ Marty Baron) | The Bulwark Podcast

Marty Baron, former executive editor of The Washington Post, details how Jeff Bezos's initial vision and investment transformed the paper into a profitable, innovative national force, but now fears Bezos's shift in priorities and the current leadership's strategy are leading to a journalistic retreat.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 4, 2026
Nuclear Arms ControlU.S.-Russia RelationsChina's Nuclear Arsenal
Feb 5, 2026

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 4, 2026

This episode unpacks the global implications of the New START treaty's expiration, exposes the invasive surveillance tactics used by federal agents, details the expanded influence of presidential adviser Stephen Miller, and covers the Washington Post's significant layoffs.

PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
HOT TOPICS | Mainstream Media FAIL: CBS Sells Out AGAIN!
Media CriticismJournalism EthicsCorporate Influence in Media
Jan 7, 2026

HOT TOPICS | Mainstream Media FAIL: CBS Sells Out AGAIN!

Don Lemon and media journalist Oliver Darcy expose how CBS News's new direction, driven by corporate interests and fear, is compromising journalistic integrity by 'both-sidesing' critical events like January 6th and flattering political figures.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
HOT TOPICS | Mainstream Media Meltdown: CBS's SHOCKING Debut!
Media CriticismJournalism EthicsBroadcast News
Jan 6, 2026

HOT TOPICS | Mainstream Media Meltdown: CBS's SHOCKING Debut!

Don Lemon and guest Kobe Hall dissect CBS News' controversial debut under new conservative ownership, highlighting on-air blunders, a perceived partisan shift, and the Trump administration's Venezuela policy.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show