Six Corps Own 90% of Your News
In 1983, 50 companies owned the media. Now it's 6. Here's how they're connected.
Promoting 'Diverse Viewpoints'
Firing journalists who deviate from narrative
The contradiction: Diversity of faces, uniformity of message.
Whether you watch CNN, Fox, or MSNBC, the same institutional investors (BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street) own chunks of all three parent companies.
The core record has 3 important points: 6 corps control 90% of what Americans read/watch. BlackRock is top 5 shareholder in all major media parents. Same investors fund 'opposing' networks.
Ownership context: Shari Redstone (National Amusements) - Jewish Heritage. Funding context: Advertising Duopoly (Google/Meta) + Carriage Fees.
The source trail for this page includes FCC Ownership Rules and Free Press Report.
Summary
Whether you watch CNN, Fox, or MSNBC, the same institutional investors (BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street) own chunks of all three parent companies.
⚡ Key Facts
- 6 corps control 90% of what Americans read/watch.
- BlackRock is top 5 shareholder in all major media parents.
- Same investors fund 'opposing' networks.
Six Corps Own 90% of Your News
Diversity of faces, uniformity of message.
Network of Influence
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Every line below states the relationship directly. Open the evidence before drawing a conclusion.
Paramount Global Owns CBS News
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