03/20/26 Big Money Captures Media

Today we break down how big money, political power, and media consolidation are colliding to reshape American news. From the FCC approving major local TV consolidation to Brendan Carr’s public loyalty to Trump and his push to challenge long-standing protections for news programming, we look at how regulatory power can be used to pressure coverage and influence what the public sees. We also dig into the growing Ellison media empire and why Trump allies are openly cheering on more billionaire control over major news outlets.