Gonna be TRASH now 😳
The Baltimore Sun is returning to local ownership — with a buyer who has made his politics clear
David D. Smith, executive chairman of the Sinclair broadcasting chain and an active contributor to conservative causes, has bought Baltimore Sun Media from the investment firm Alden Global Capital. The purchase price was not disclosed.
https://apnews.com/article/baltimore-sun-sale-local-conservative-52e31f67b75de46deef1a9dfe3528a91
Knew it!
The Baltimore Sun's new owner sparks concerns over editorial influence
"All the indications are at this point, that based on his past behavior, and based on his remarks, and based on his apparent lack of interest in print media, or newspaper-based media, that his intent here is not to create a news organization that informs and understands the city, or the metropolitan region, but he's doing it because he wants a conservative voice."
@misterfive Conservative Baltimore 🤔 interesting.
Many people are very concerned. It will also affect some smaller papers, like Annapolis's Capital Gazette.
At least there is still Maryland Matters.
@misterfive I like Maryland Matters. I also read the Aegis. Will that be impacted too?
Probably. They are also owned by The Baltimore Sun.
🤬 Excuse me while I spew out a barrage of cuss words and insults.
@nursefrombirth
Sinclair has bought up way too many local news orgs. I wish I were surprised they haven't been called out on anti-trust concerns.