Local Television Is Changing Forever Thanks To Trump
April 14, 2026
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as posted by the channelMajor media companies are replacing local television reporting with centralized national content across hundreds of stations. Nexstar is rolling out segments from its cable network while Sinclair is pushing targeted coverage that critics say serves political goals. At the same time, both are lobbying to loosen ownership rules so they can expand even further. The shift is happening quickly, and it’s changing what local audiences actually see on their screens. The people delivering your news may still be local, but more and more of the content isn’t. Ring of Fire's Josh G. explains.
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