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A recent commentary raised concerns about media consolidation and its impact on free speech, referencing the dominance of ABC, CBS, and NBC in the 1970s, when they controlled over 90% of TV viewing. However, this perspective overlooks the current media landscape. “How media consolidation silences free speech,” argues that the situation is far more complex. According to Nielsen, streaming now surpasses broadcast and cable viewership, creating a vastly more diverse media environment with thousands of outlets offering varied perspectives. This significantly diminishes concerns about limited speech.