Who owns the media makes a huge difference. Americans depend on television and newspapers to learn about the news, understand local and national issues, and make informed choices. Today, six corporations control most of what you see on television. One company has gobbled up more than 1,000 radio stations across the nation. And since 1975, two-thirds of all independently owned newspapers have disappeared. Fewer owners mean that fewer pipelines are available to distribute diverse viewpoints and fewer voices are getting a chance to be heard.
