In this episode, Tre from Pragmotiv News uncovers the Republican strategy to dominate the U.S. media landscape. Starting with a historical perspective on corporate consolidation, he highlights key antitrust legislation and shifts in economic thought that facilitated media monopolies. He delves into the ownership structures of major media conglomerates like Comcast, Disney, and CBS, as well as the influence of private companies on local TV stations. Tre emphasizes the crucial role of independent media in combating misinformation and urges viewers to stay informed and vigilant against partisan control of information.
DMA Affiliation Station Call Letters
Atlanta, GA FOX WAGA
Austin, TX FOX KTBC
Charlotte, NC FOX WJZY
Charlotte, NC MNT WMYT
Chicago, IL Chicago, IL CW FOX WPWR WFLD
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX FOX KDFW
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX MNT KDFI
Detroit, MI FOX WJBK
Gainesville, FL FOX WOGX
Houston, TX FOX KRIV
Houston, TX MNT KTXH
Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA FOX MNT KTTV KCOP
Minneapolis, MN FOX KMSP
Minneapolis, MN MNT WFTC
New York, NY FOX WNYW
New York, NY MNT WWOR
Orlando, FL FOX WOFL
Orlando, FL MNT WRBW
Philadelphia, PA FOX WTXF
Phoenix, AZ FOX KSAZ
Phoenix, AZ MNT KUTP
San Francisco, CA FOX KTVU
San Francisco, CA IND KICU
Tampa, FL FOX WTVT
Washington, DC Washington, DC FOX MNT WTTG WDCA
CBS Owned-and-Operated (O&O) Stations
California — Los Angeles — KCBS
California — San Francisco — KPIX
California — Sacramento — KOVR
Minnesota — Minneapolis — WCCO
Pennsylvania — Philadelphia — KYW
