New data shows the GOP’s money advantage has narrowed because it relies too heavily on super PACs, which pay more for broadcast ads.
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Posted inIn Memoriam
Ted Turner’s Beef With Big Media
The late founder of CNN on how government protects big media—and shuts out upstarts like him.
Posted inPolitics
After Censoring CBS, Trump Will Go For CNN
I’ve learned Trump will kill Netflix’s bid for Warner and help Paramount win, giving him control of Fox, CBS, CNN, and TikTok. But as Colbert showed, we can fight back.
Posted inPolitics
Surrendering to MAGA Isn’t Just a Broadcast Media Problem
Capitulation is everywhere.
Posted inPolitics
Shari Redstone Might Be Headed for Jail
If Paramount’s heiress chief settles with Trump, it will be seen as extortion and bribery.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Trump Escalates His War on Independent Regulatory Agencies
Trump Escalates His War on Independent Regulatory Agencies: His February executive order and the firing of a labor relations board member are the latest moves in a multi-decade right-wing campaign to legitimate an authoritarian presidency.
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
The Must-Carry Solution for the Media’s Google Problem
Google needs to pay news organizations for the media content it uses to fuel its lucrative and monopolistic search and ad businesses, as well as what it’s doing with AI. Fortunately, long-standing must-carry requirements can help. Here’s how.
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
A Free Market Won’t Self-Correct the Disinformation Problem
To stop the spread of lies and conspiracy theories, Congress should start by focusing on the media monopolies that give them an echo chamber.
Posted inEconomy, Featured, The Monopolized Economy
The FCC Has Untapped Powers. The Next Administration Needs to Use Them.
It won’t take a new communications act to give any Biden nominees the power to go after telecom and media monopolies.
Posted inPolitical Animal
The GOP Wants to Spam Your Voicemail
The Republican Party wants to aggravate you with ringless messages. Shouldn’t they pay a price for it?
