The Cultural Review

Media Ownership

2 articles

A vast, old library filled with books, records, and film reels, contrasted by a single glowing digital screen symbolizing transient streaming.
Media

The Tyranny of the Stream: Why We Must Preserve Physical Media

The preservation of physical media is a vital defense of our cultural memory against the transient nature of digital access. Entrusting our entire cultural library to the cloud risks profound and irreversible loss.

Claire Donovan·April 1, 2026
A dramatic, cinematic image showing a vast network of digital lines and broadcast towers merging into a single, powerful media monolith, symbolizing media consolidation and its impact on journalism and culture.
Media

The Great Consolidation: How Media Mergers Are Reshaping Journalism and Culture

The illusion of infinite choice on our screens masks a stark reality: fewer and fewer entities control what we see. The recent approval of the Nexstar-TEGNA merger marks a critical acceleration of media consolidation, a trend reshaping our entire cultural landscape.

Andre Silva·March 30, 2026