Consult this list of mainstream media ownership. Research two media sources that you rely on the most for news $($or that you would be the most likely to seek out$).$ Use the chart to see who owns these two media choices. Why is it important to know who owns the media? What are the dangers of having a few big companies control many media organizations?

Now look at this chart of news deserts. These are areas in the United States that have limited access to local news coverage. Find your hometown. What media is listed? Why does it matter if a community has local news coverage? What are the problems that could arise if there are no news organizations covering a community?

Use the information in the textbook and the material in this week$$s lesson to support your answers. You are also required to incorporate and cite at least one external source in your initial response post.