As part of broader cost-cutting measures, Disney is shutting down the popular political analysis website 538, resulting in 15 job losses. This closure follows a period of staff reduction at 538, beginning with the departure of its founder two years prior. The restructuring also includes consolidating ABC News programs and reducing staff across Disney Entertainment Networks, impacting nearly 6% of the combined workforce. These layoffs are part of a wider trend of job cuts affecting the media industry.
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President Trump’s second inauguration marks a significant shift, with a compliant establishment supporting his agenda and key figures like Stephen Miller and Russell Vought poised to exert influence. The presence of Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos at the inauguration highlights the concentration of media power supporting Trump. The Washington Post, under Jeff Bezos’ ownership, faces internal turmoil and a shift in focus, evidenced by its new mission statement, raising concerns about its commitment to journalistic integrity. This confluence of power and shifting media priorities suggests a potential threat to democratic norms.
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John Q. Hosedrinker