How Bezos, Musk, and Trump Took Over the Media (and Why the Midterms Are at Risk).

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Democracy fades under bright studio lights while reporters are quietly shown the door.

This episode analyzes how billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, along with conservative political forces, are transforming American media institutions to weaken democratic accountability. It examines specific cases at the Washington Post, CBS News, and X/Twitter, arguing these changes create a media environment less capable of confronting authoritarian power ahead of critical elections.

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