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“But the ultimate goal is to get rid of the media capitalists in the phone and cable companies and to divest them from control.”

Quote by Robert Waterman McChesney

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Robert Waterman McChesney

Robert Waterman McChesney, born in 1952, is a renowned professor in the field of communication studies, media research, and social theory. He has a significant influence and extensive research in the areas of media ownership, media political economy, and the impact of globalization on media. more

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