What happens when billionaires buy media outlets and turn them into MAGA mouthpieces? Can billionaire owners ever be a good stewards of journalism?

In this episode of the Nerd Reich Podcast, host Gil Duran talks with veteran journalist Mariel Garza about her courageous decision to resign from the LA Times after billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong blocked the endorsement of Kamala Harris.

Garza reveals the behind-the-scenes drama, discusses the ethical challenges of billionaire-owned media, and shares powerful insights on standing up for integrity in journalism. From hopeful beginnings at the LA Times to her shocking departure and reflections on billionaire influence in the media, this conversation explores the high stakes of maintaining editorial independence in an increasingly polarized world.

From Elon Musk buying and destroying Twitter to Jeff Bezos buying the Washington Post and muzzling its editorial board, we live in an era of billionaire media takeover. How can we fight back? Does mainstream journalism have a future?