Why are scholars concerned about corporate ownership of media?

A. Alternative voices to the economically and politically powerful are unlikely to be aired
B. News organizations may not pull any punches when reporting about the activities of competing corporations.
C. Only popular perspectives on current events will be reported.
D. Too much diversity in perspectives will muddy the message that the corporate owners want to convey.


Answer: A

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