Is the Press Really Free If It's Owned by the Oligarchy?

In episode 116, we talk about how the oligarchy owns the media in the U.S. and if that makes the press truly “free”.

References

• It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism a book by Senator Bernie Sanders and John Nichols - Bookshop.org US

• Free press: definition and role in democracy I liberties.eu | liberties.eu

• Overview of Freedom of the Press | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

• Public Media Can Improve Our ‘Flawed’ Democracy | Annenberg

• About Public Media | CPB

• Democracy Index 2024 - Economist Intelligence Unit

• Index | RSF

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