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What's the difference between corporate influence and political influence regarding news? Politicians influence the news from their beginning, the only differen
by tudorconstantin 12y ago
What's the difference between corporate influence and political influence regarding news? Politicians influence the news from their beginning, the only difference being that they pay reporters and media outlets with tax money.
Given the small revenues that a news article generates, I fully understand the temptation to write for a check. Hey, at least the journalist doesnt have to blackmail any company/individual with disclosures they want to remain secret.
- msrpotus 12y agoNot sure where you're from but the US government doesn't fund any news organizations in the US. In developed countries with taxpayer-funded news (like the BBC), there are several layers in between the funding and reporters to protect their independence.