Media Ownership
Discover key takeaways from 17 podcast episodes about this topic.
Don Lemon and Kara Swisher Go Head-to-Head on the State of Media
Don Lemon and Kara Swisher dissect the shifting media landscape, Lemon's transition to independent journalism, his legal battles, and the critical role of press freedom against authoritarianism.
Pulitzer Prize Historian: You Won't Notice Until It’s Too Late - Anne Applebaum
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum explains how modern democracies decline not through coups, but through the slow, systematic dismantling of neutral institutions by legitimately elected leaders, often unnoticed until it's too late.
LEMON DROP | Keith Edwards Responds to Jasmine Crockett Backlash
Don Lemon and Keith Edwards discuss the evolving landscape of digital media, the White House Correspondents' Dinner, political candidate viability, and the challenges of online scrutiny, including Keith's backlash over his critique of Jasmine Crockett.
Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power
This episode exposes systemic issues from police brutality and voter suppression to the hypocrisy of Saudi investments and the complex legacy of Jackie Robinson, urging Black Americans to engage politically and preserve their history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.