Episode 435
Journalists Are Fighting Back Against Investors Dismantling Newspapers Around the Country
The U.S. news media, broadly, is under attack by a leader who calls journalists the enemy of the people. But the destruction of local newspapers has been underway for years with hedge fund owners buying up publications, laying off staff, and selling valuable assets, usually real estate, for a quick profit. In this episode, we talk with Rick Goldsmith to explore this topic and discuss his documentary, “Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink.”
Civic · Lisa Rudman, Mel Baker, Lila LaHood
March 7, 202529m 31s
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Show Notes
- Join the San Francisco Public Press for a screening of “Stripped for Parts” in San Francisco on Thursday, March 13. Details and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-stripped-for-parts-american-journalism-on-the-brink-tickets-1250795746749
- Website for the film: https://strippedforpartsfilm.com/Rick Goldsmith’s production company: https://kovnocommunications.org/
Topics
new day filmsrick goldsmithjeff bezoswashington post"stripped for parks"alden global capitaldenver postheadfunds and newspapers