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ShazamIam

(3,187 posts)
3. Look up stories about the split in Murdoch empire between the two sons, on has the news operation,
Fri Jan 7, 2022, 11:39 AM
Jan 2022

and or other interests go to the other or something along those lines.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/nils-pratley-on-finance/2017/dec/14/retreat-of-the-rupert-murdoch-media-empire-is-a-stunning-reversal

https://www.businessinsider.com/meet-the-murdoch-family-rupert-murdochs-media-empire-heirs-2020-8

I am curious about why no action from FCC regarding their support for Putin, who engages in running attacks against the U.S. government and its interests.

Somehow not equivalent to all the weird publications, broadcasts and internet actions of lesser organizations. Some of whom have been investigated.

ShazamIam

(3,187 posts)
6. They once regulated content and still can I don't know about cable, that would/will probably
Fri Jan 7, 2022, 01:23 PM
Jan 2022

has or will require some action in Congress.

bucolic_frolic

(55,840 posts)
4. Large media channels should be pick and choose
Fri Jan 7, 2022, 11:48 AM
Jan 2022

I understand we want 1A free speech, but cable bundles support media oligopoly more than they support opinion diversity and startup innovation. The big ones could all take a financial hit and we'd be better off for it.

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