In this episode of the podcast, Chris unveils how the Community Broadband Bits podcast will be evolving into into a broader show about technology, media, and telecommunications policy. He is also joined once again by Karl Bode for a wide-ranging conversation about media consolidation, government power, and what it all means for the future of journalism.
They explore how decades of mergers in the telecom and media industries have concentrated ownership among a small group of corporations and billionaires, reshaping the information landscape and contributing to the collapse of local journalism.
The discussion touches on everything from antitrust enforcement and the future of the FCC to the role of algorithms, AI, and social media in shaping what people see and believe.
This show is 42 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.
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