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,

The Times Of Central Asia
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.

PPC Land
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.

PPC Land
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.

PPC Land
#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

The Guardian

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

MSN

Prime Minister #AnthonyAlbanese and other politicians need to take a stand against News Corporation and stop "kowtowing" to the Murdoch media empire, says one of Australia’s leading independent media figures. #MediaIndependence #MurdochMedia #AusPol #AnthonyAlbanese #NewsCorp

https://theklaxon.com.au/pm-must-stand-up-to-murdoch-beecher/

PM must stand up to Murdoch: Beecher

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other politicians should stand up to News Corporation and stop “kowtowing” to the Murdoch media empire, says former top editor Eric Beecher.

The Klaxon