In this episode of Critical Defiance, hosts Neils Olesen and Bobby explore the alarming trend of local news outlets being acquired by massive national corporations, leading to a decline in community-focused journalism. They discuss the consequences of these acquisitions, such as the erosion of local coverage, the influence of corporate agendas, and the diminished ability to hold local officials accountable.
The episode also covers the ongoing Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, recent legal challenges to trans rights in the UK, and other current events.
The hosts emphasize the importance of supporting independent local journalism, becoming discerning news consumers, and advocating for policies that promote media diversity.
Episode Photo by Egor Vikhrev on Unsplash
NOTE: Transcriptions and subtitles are automatically generated and may contain errors.
Contents
00:00 Local News Under Siege: What happens when our communities go dark?
03:59 Big Three (Two?)
13:30 Big Thoughts
31:46 Freedom Fumbles
35:42 Big Wins
38:42 Things You Can Do
39:41 Outro
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