Fighting for Air: The Battle to Control America's Media

An "admirably researched and lucidly written" investigation of the corporate takeover of the media—and what it means for Americans —that "should serve as a wake-up call" (Daniel Schorr, NPR)

For the residents of Minot, North Dakota, Clear Channel Communications is synonymous with disaster. When a train derailment sent a cloud of poisonous gas drifting toward the small town, Minot's fire and rescue departments attempted to use local radio to warn residents of the approaching threat. But in th...