<p>Margot Susca delves into the destructive practices of private equity firms on newspapers, highlighting the urgent need for a thorough understanding of this history in safeguarding our democratic society. Show transcripts are available at https://journalism-history.org/podcast/</p>
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Exploring Early Eras of American Newspapering

The Beginning of the Private Investment Era

Private Equity Firms Enter the Newspaper Industry

Impact of Private Equity on Newspaper Companies

Devastating Consequences of Personnel Loss

Understanding the Role of Debt in the Industry

Reexamining the History of Dean Singleton

Importance of Journalistic Mission in Democracy

Rethinking Conventional Wisdom in Historical Research

Significance of Studying Journalism History

From the Vault: The Commercialization of PBS

A podcast that rips out the pages of your history books to re-examine the stories you thought you knew.