Is the Press Really Free If It's Owned by the Oligarchy?
Is the Press Really Free If It's Owned by the Oligarchy?  
Podcast: United SHE Stands
Published On: Tue Apr 01 2025
Description: In episode 116, we talk about how the oligarchy owns the media in the U.S. and if that makes the press truly “free”. References* It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism a book by Senator Bernie Sanders and John Nichols - Bookshop.org US* Free press: definition and role in democracy I liberties.eu | liberties.eu* Overview of Freedom of the Press | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress* Public Media Can Improve Our ‘Flawed’ Democracy | Annenberg* About Public Media | CPB* Democracy Index 2024 - Economist Intelligence Unit* Index | RSFConnect with USS:* Substack* InstagramThis episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:* Website* Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe