Title: Free speech for sale
Description: This program examines the effect money has on free speech and political debate. In our society large corporations are increasingly able to drown out opposition by buying large amounts of air time, while their opponents are silenced by their lack of money. The program also investigates the consequences for our democracy as media outlets are increasingly coming under control of only a few corporations.
Subjects: Freedom of speech, Lobbying, Mass media, Ownership, Business and politics, Corporations, Political activity
Places: United States