Big Pharma's Media Manipulation: A Call for Accountability
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Posted 8 days ago
**Collusion Unveiled: How Big Pharma Manipulated the Media Landscape**
A shocking revelation from former CBS reporter Sharyl Attkisson sheds light on a troubling alliance that has reshaped American media: the co-opting of journalism by pharmaceutical giants.
Attkisson, known for her award-winning investigative work, claims that the relationship between Big Pharma and media networks began to take root around 2006.
Initially, traditional media entities provided a platform for diverse perspectives, including those critical of vaccine safety, much to the surprise of many. In earlier years, programs like *The Daily Show* and *Morning Joe* even featured discussion around the very real consequences of vaccinations, including injuries reported by viewers.
However, this robust dialogue faded as corporate interests began dictating what could and could not be covered. Attkisson highlights a pivotal moment when pharmaceutical companies began forming partnerships with major media organizations, including CBS, leading to unprecedented influence over news coverage.
“One day, we were telling these crucial stories, and the next day they simply disappeared,” Attkisson noted. The urgency to inform the public about vaccine efficacy, particularly regarding the flu shot, was stifled as pharmaceutical dollars flowed into the media, altering the very fabric of journalistic integrity.
Once a fierce watchman over corporate interests and governmental actions, the media has instead become enmeshed with its financial patrons, allowing advertising revenue to dictate editorial choices.
“By binding their fates together, Big Pharma and the media have abandoned their responsibility to inform the public honestly,” Attkisson warned. This alliance raises alarms about transparency and accountability in public health discussions, leading many to question the hybridized motives behind what they consume as news.
With trillions at stake stemming from pharmaceutical ads, the media landscape is now asking whether the coverage we receive is genuinely investigative or simply a gloss over $7 million commercial spots.
Attkisson’s insights echo a sentiment shared by many conservatives who have long been skeptical of mainstream media narratives, especially since they have often been at the forefront of scrutinizing government and corporate irresponsibility. As public trust erodes, the emphasis on critical discourse and diverse viewpoints must reignite, lest the American public remain in the dark regarding vital issues that affect their health and safety.
The revelations by Attkisson are a call to arms for both journalists and citizens to reclaim the integrity of the media. It is time to demand accountability and ensure that the truth prevails over profit as we navigate an increasingly interconnected and complex information landscape.
Sources:
modernity.news
campusreform.org
zerohedge.com
A shocking revelation from former CBS reporter Sharyl Attkisson sheds light on a troubling alliance that has reshaped American media: the co-opting of journalism by pharmaceutical giants.
Attkisson, known for her award-winning investigative work, claims that the relationship between Big Pharma and media networks began to take root around 2006.
Initially, traditional media entities provided a platform for diverse perspectives, including those critical of vaccine safety, much to the surprise of many. In earlier years, programs like *The Daily Show* and *Morning Joe* even featured discussion around the very real consequences of vaccinations, including injuries reported by viewers.
However, this robust dialogue faded as corporate interests began dictating what could and could not be covered. Attkisson highlights a pivotal moment when pharmaceutical companies began forming partnerships with major media organizations, including CBS, leading to unprecedented influence over news coverage.
“One day, we were telling these crucial stories, and the next day they simply disappeared,” Attkisson noted. The urgency to inform the public about vaccine efficacy, particularly regarding the flu shot, was stifled as pharmaceutical dollars flowed into the media, altering the very fabric of journalistic integrity.
Once a fierce watchman over corporate interests and governmental actions, the media has instead become enmeshed with its financial patrons, allowing advertising revenue to dictate editorial choices.
“By binding their fates together, Big Pharma and the media have abandoned their responsibility to inform the public honestly,” Attkisson warned. This alliance raises alarms about transparency and accountability in public health discussions, leading many to question the hybridized motives behind what they consume as news.
With trillions at stake stemming from pharmaceutical ads, the media landscape is now asking whether the coverage we receive is genuinely investigative or simply a gloss over $7 million commercial spots.
Attkisson’s insights echo a sentiment shared by many conservatives who have long been skeptical of mainstream media narratives, especially since they have often been at the forefront of scrutinizing government and corporate irresponsibility. As public trust erodes, the emphasis on critical discourse and diverse viewpoints must reignite, lest the American public remain in the dark regarding vital issues that affect their health and safety.
The revelations by Attkisson are a call to arms for both journalists and citizens to reclaim the integrity of the media. It is time to demand accountability and ensure that the truth prevails over profit as we navigate an increasingly interconnected and complex information landscape.
Sources:
modernity.news
campusreform.org
zerohedge.com
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