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An "admirably researched and lucidly written" investigation of the corporate takeover of the media--and what it means for Americans --that "should serve as a wake-up call" (Daniel Schorr, NPR)

A groundbreaking investigative work by a critically acclaimed sociologist on the corporate takeover of local news and what it means for all AmericansFor the residents of Minot, North Dakota, Clear Channel Communications is synonymous with disaster. Early in the morning of January... Read Full Overview

A groundbreaking investigative work by a critically acclaimed sociologist on the corporate takeover of local news and what it means for all AmericansFor the residents of Minot, North Dakota, Clear Channel Communications is synonymous with disaster. Early in the morning of January... Read Full Overview

When a train derailment on Jan. 18, 2002, sent a cloud of poisonous gas drifting toward Minot, ND, it?s fire and rescue departments attempted to use local radio to warn residents of the approaching threat. But, no one was at the six local commercial stations, all owned by Clear... Read Full Overview