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can't be underestimated. Many people seem to disregard the scope and power of free Fox TV and its Radio stations owned by News Corp, as well as prolific HATE RADIO over the last 30 years now dominant more than ever all over the US.
What to do about it, including internet sources is a topic of much discussion, especially here. There's the freedom of speech issue, the Sherman Anti Trust Act (anti monopoly) disregarded for years since Reagan, people who are mainly readers that seem unfamiliar or unconcerned with Fox's reach and demographics, and other issues.
The FCC position is fairly clear with current heads like Ajit Pai, and for most of the last 20 years, except Obama's FCC Chair Tom Wheeler who preserved Net Neutrality.
Deregulation, dilution and sensationalism of the US news media in all formats has been caused by many factors. In the 1970s Roger Ailes approached Nixon about starting 'GOP TV.' The chief claimed there wasn't any money, but Ailes made it happen with Fox in the mid-90s.
The 1996 Telecomm Act was a major effort that lifted existing media ownership regulations and limits on how many news papers, stations and publications any one company or corporation could own, and media consolidation soon began.
In the 80s, RUSH had started on RADIO when the Fairness Doctrine, est. 1949 for balanced viewpoint news on public airwaves (Radio, TV) was overturned in 1987 under Reagan.
US media has now consolidated into 4-5 giant conglomerates controlling 90% of all we read, hear and see. A real pickle!
>http://www.businessinsider.com/these-6-corporations-control-90-of-the-media-in-america-2012-6
*Feb. 6, 18: FOX Media, lengthy OP but well worth it-ideas, issues & suggestions for dealing with or diminishing it.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210194550#post53
*Jan. 2, 18: New Streaming Network Launching for Liberals
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10141950988
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