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Local TV news needs more leverage over networks to survive: Carr

Local TV news needs more leverage over networks to survive: Carr

Summary

Jonathan Carr says rules that stop companies from owning many TV stations are hurting local news. He believes these limits make it hard for local TV news to compete and survive.

Key Facts

  • A rule limits how many TV stations one company can own.
  • Jonathan Carr says this ownership rule affects local journalism.
  • The rule makes it hard for local TV news to have enough power.
  • Without more control, local stations struggle to compete with big networks.
  • Carr suggests changing the rule could help local news survive.
  • The discussion focuses on improving the business side of local TV news.
  • The issue involves the relationship between local stations and national networks.
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