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Sinclair Broadcast Group

American media company

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Dec 5, 2025

How does Sinclair Broadcast Group's ownership affect local news coverage in the US?

Sinclair Broadcast Group owns roughly 170–186 local TV stations and reaches about a third to 40% of U.S. households, giving it major scale that can shape local news formats and reach . Academic studie...

Nov 6, 2025

Has Charlie Kirk issued a public apology or clarification for those comments?

Charlie Kirk has not issued a public apology or clarification because he is deceased; available reporting focuses on reactions to comments made by others, notably Jimmy Kimmel, and on Charlie Kirk’s w...

Jan 15, 2026

Has consolidation changed the ideological balance of US media ownership since 2000?

Consolidation has measurably altered the U.S. media landscape since 2000 by shrinking the number of independent owners, hollowing out local newsrooms, and in at least some high-profile cases shifting ...

Nov 16, 2025

What percentage of local news stations are owned by conservative-leaning companies in 2025?

There is no single, authoritative figure in the provided sources that states what percentage of local news stations in 2025 are owned by conservative-leaning companies; available sources discuss major...

Oct 30, 2025

Which notable media companies have been acquired by Sinclair in the past 5 years?

Sinclair Broadcast Group has carried out multiple acquisitions in recent years, with several high-profile media assets cited in the supplied analyses — most notably the Baltimore Sun Media Group (Janu...