The biggest problem with the US media IMO is access journalism and corporate ownership. You got some of the best journalists, but what does it help if their wor

The biggest problem with the US media IMO is access journalism and corporate ownership. You got some of the best journalists, but what does it help if their work environment makes it impossible for them to dedicate time to (for the general public) important stories? Journalism (be it traditional or grassroots) and activism are the only things that can keep corporations (and their paid poltitical wings) in check. If Journalism dies or has perverse incentives, that isn't just a "Haha well go with times dinosaur", this is a very dangerous time for any democracy.