What Happens When a Powerful Corporation Owns the Local News?
In Richmond, California, Chevron's influence as the city's largest employer and owner of the local news site raises concerns about biased reporting. NPR explores the impact of corporate ownership on local news integrity.
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In Richmond, California, the presence of a news desert is more akin to a news mirage due to the influence of energy giant Chevron, the city's largest employer and polluter, which also owns the local news site. This situation raises concerns about the impact on the community when a major corporation controls the local news narrative. NPR's David Folkenflik and Miranda Green from Floodlight discuss the implications of corporate ownership on local news integrity. The scenario highlights the potential conflicts of interest and challenges to unbiased reporting when a powerful entity like Chevron has a stake in shaping the news landscape. To explore this issue further, listeners can access sponsor-free episodes of Consider This through Apple Podcasts or plus.npr.org.
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