JRN 375 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Spin Doctors, Japan Radio Network, Telecommunications Act Of 1996
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Has a control over the 3 big time tv stations and the state broadcaster. He chooses editors and journalists -- has large portion of control over media. Even independent radio stations are still under pressure from putin. Drew a distinction between mass media and elite media. System that is efficient in using the law to remove political challenges and incapable of using the law to bring to justice those who perpetrate violence against critics, including a number of leading journalists. Erdogan"s dealings with large media companies in turkey. Growing government control over journalists and fewer independent voices. Uses behind-the-scenes pressure to control coverage and muzzle criticism. Arbitrary tax penalties are assessed to force newspapers into bankruptcy. Journalists in jail for "conspiring against the government" Turkey dominated by large conglomerates with diverse business interests, some with previous ties to the military establishment. Chavez"s dealings with large media companies in venezuela. Media started reporting on "negative realities" in venezuela.
