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How News Media Ownership Concentration Affects Political Agenda Diversity

Quick fact

In the United States, just six corporations control about 90% of mainstream media, down from dozens in the 1980s, concentrating unprecedented influence over the political agenda.

Why this is interesting

The news you see is not a random reflection of the world. When few owners control most outlets, what you know about politics may be shaped by the priorities of those owners.