Episode 1627 • • 1:40:46 - 1:42:58
1627: White Ringer
Baltimore Sun, David Smith, Sinclair Broadcasting
The acquisition of the Baltimore Sun by David D. Smith, executive chair of Sinclair Broadcasting, has raised concerns among staff regarding the paper's future editorial direction. Smith reportedly told employees to focus on profit and criticized the quality of current journalism at the 187-year-old publication. Critics worry that Smith will inject a conservative agenda into the local news outlet, similar to Sinclair's television stations.