Larry Ellison is reportedly discussing CNN host firings with White House officials. The Guardian reveals the Oracle billionaire and Trump ally talked about replacing anchors Trump dislikes, raising serious concerns about media independence. Read more to understand the implications of these discussions: https://www.alternet.org/trump-ellison/ #MediaIndependence #CNN
Billionaire Trump pal eyeing 'axing' CNN hosts the president 'is said to loathe': report

Senior White House officials say that they are in favor of Paramount Skydance acquiring Warner Bros Discovery, and one official has discussed potential programming changes and firings at CNN with Paramount's largest shareholder, Larry Ellison, The Guardian reports.Paramount Skydance is currently en...

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Murdoch’s empire seems to be distancing itself from Trump, which is oddly heartening.

Despite his threats, WSJ ran with the Epstein story.

Notably, Fox News is calling out Trump’s distractions.

The pulse of American media is still beating.

#MediaIndependence #Politics

Elon Musk's call to shut down U.S.-funded media outlets like RFE/RL and VOA has reignited debates around their editorial independence, operational controversies, and mounting government restrictions, especially in Central Asia https://timesca.com/elon-musk-calls-to-close-rfe-rl-central-asian-journalism-again-under-threat/ #MediaIndependence #ElonMusk #CentralAsia #MediaEthics #MediaControversy #RFERL #VOA
Elon Musk Calls for Closure of RFE/RL and VOA: What Would It Mean for Central Asia? - The Times Of Central Asia

Following recent discussions on the potential closure of USAID, which has already caused concern among journalists and public activists receiving its grants,

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ICYMI: German diplomat warns of tech platforms' role in US constitutional shifts: Confidential diplomatic document reveals concerns over potential changes to media independence and tech sector oversight. https://ppc.land/german-diplomat-warns-of-tech-platforms-role-in-us-constitutional-shifts/ #TechPlatforms #MediaIndependence #Diplomacy #USConstitution #Oversight
German diplomat warns of tech platforms' role in US constitutional shifts

Confidential diplomatic document reveals concerns over potential changes to media independence and tech sector oversight.

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ICYMI: German diplomat warns of tech platforms' role in US constitutional shifts: Confidential diplomatic document reveals concerns over potential changes to media independence and tech sector oversight. https://ppc.land/german-diplomat-warns-of-tech-platforms-role-in-us-constitutional-shifts/ #TechRegulation #MediaIndependence #DigitalDiplomacy #ConstitutionalLaw #DataPrivacy
German diplomat warns of tech platforms' role in US constitutional shifts

Confidential diplomatic document reveals concerns over potential changes to media independence and tech sector oversight.

PPC Land
German diplomat warns of tech platforms' role in US constitutional shifts: Confidential diplomatic document reveals concerns over potential changes to media independence and tech sector oversight. https://ppc.land/german-diplomat-warns-of-tech-platforms-role-in-us-constitutional-shifts/ #TechPlatforms #MediaIndependence #USConstitution #DigitalDiplomacy #PrivacyConcerns
German diplomat warns of tech platforms' role in US constitutional shifts

Confidential diplomatic document reveals concerns over potential changes to media independence and tech sector oversight.

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UK's news sector faces critical threats to independence and sustainability: House of Lords report warns of media environment fracturing along social and economic lines within 5-10 years. https://ppc.land/uks-news-sector-faces-critical-threats-to-independence-and-sustainability/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #UKNews #MediaIndependence #Sustainability #HouseOfLords #MediaEnvironment
UK's news sector faces critical threats to independence and sustainability

House of Lords report warns of media environment fracturing along social and economic lines within 5-10 years.

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#TheGuardian stops posting content on #X.
This is the right step to go forward, specially for all independent media.
Of course not expecting this from corporate owned media houses, since their policies are hand in glove with that of the owner of X. ie. maximize profits and side with the political ideology that would help them to achieve it.
#media #journalism #MediaIndependence

www.theguardian.com/media/2024/nov/13/why-the-guardian-is-no-longer-posting-on-x?CMP=share_btn_url
Why the Guardian is no longer posting on X

We will stop posting from our official editorial accounts on the platform, but X users can still share our articles

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Since its foundation 181 years ago the #Economist has built a reputation for integrity based on the independence of its editorial content. But now the respected weekly #NewsMagazine and #Website is facing a growing backlash over the editorial and commercial ties that a division of its parent company has with three of the world’s biggest #TobaccoCompanies. #MediaIndependence

Crisis issue’: the unease at Economist over parent group’s #tobacco links
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/crisis-issue-the-unease-at-economist-over-parent-group-s-tobacco-links/ar-AA1rkB1o?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds&PC=EMMX01

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