We examine whether increased concentration of media ownership will create more restrictive discourse.
Recent developments in technology and media in the United States have raised concerns about media consolidation and its impact on free speech. The US government is pushing ByteDance to reduce its control over TikTok, with Oracle offering to oversee the platform’s algorithm for national security reasons. Meanwhile, Skydance Media’s $8 billion merger with Paramount Global raises new concerns about the centralization of media ownership.
Presenter: Stephanie Dekker
Guests:
Syed Hemu Rahman – Startup Founder and Independent Journalist
Audrey Henson – Investigative journalist and content creator
Rodney Benson – Author of How Media Ownership Matters
Published on November 21, 2025
