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Is it bad for blllionaires to control the news? Unspun Rewind

May 5, 2026·23 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What happens when a handful of very wealthy control what gets reported and how/In this UnSpun rewind, we look at the role of the press in an oligarchy—a system where power is concentrated in the hands of a few. From media ownership by figures like Jeff Bezos and David Ellison to global examples like Venezuela and Russia, this episode explores how information can be shaped or even suppressed.You’ll learn how partisan media ecosystems create entirely different realities, why journalists face increasing pressure and risk, and what happens when regulation,and even truth itself are influenced by elite power.We also look at what everyday can do to push back. Because when information is controlled, so are you. .Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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