David_R_Carroll
David_R_Carroll t1_jcuaqzp wrote
Reply to comment by What_is_rich in ELI5: How do we end up with politically biased newspapers? by cur-o-double
There are lots of unprofitable news media, yet they exist. They are the mouthpiece of their owners, and serve to sway public opinion.
David_R_Carroll t1_jcu9pkg wrote
Reply to comment by HapDrastic in ELI5: How do we end up with politically biased newspapers? by cur-o-double
Yes they do. /sarcasm
David_R_Carroll t1_ir2v04i wrote
Reply to TIL that Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis" aircraft had no front window due to fuel tank placement. The only forward vision was by a periscope. by p38-lightning
Fun fact: Charles Lindberg was the 67th person to cross the Atlantic.
https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/first-transatlantic-trip/
David_R_Carroll t1_jcub9y1 wrote
Reply to comment by fanestre in ELI5: How do we end up with politically biased newspapers? by cur-o-double
To be specific, cheaper, more effective advertising options from likes of Facebook and Google. Even further concentrating where people get their news from.