Robert McChesney, a fighter for democratizing the media died this week cepr.net/publications...
R.I.P. Robert McChesney: Fighter for Democratic Media
Remembering R.I.P. Robert McChesney, a significant voice on media's role in democracy and progressive thought. He will be missed.
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March 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Robert McChesney, a fighter for democratizing the media died this week cepr.net/publications...
Remembering Robert McChesney, Prescient Critic of Media Consolidation & Big Tech
Remembering Robert McChesney, Prescient Critic of Media Consolidation & Big Tech
We remember media scholar Robert McChesney, the co-founder of the advocacy group Free Press, who died on March 25 at age 72. McChesney was a professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and...
www.democracynow.org
March 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Remembering Robert McChesney, Prescient Critic of Media Consolidation & Big Tech
Robert McChesney dedicated his life to challenging corporate owned media.
The best way to honor his legacy, Dean Baker argues, is to fight for democratic alternatives.
The best way to honor his legacy, Dean Baker argues, is to fight for democratic alternatives.
Robert McChesney Was a Lifelong Fighter for Democratic Media
Let's honor Robert McChesney by continuing his fight for a media free from corporate control.
inthesetimes.com
April 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Robert McChesney dedicated his life to challenging corporate owned media.
The best way to honor his legacy, Dean Baker argues, is to fight for democratic alternatives.
The best way to honor his legacy, Dean Baker argues, is to fight for democratic alternatives.
January 31, 2025 at 3:32 AM
One of my favorite profs Bob McChesney--the author of Rich Media, Poor Democracy--used to say that there was more truth-telling in the Business section of the newspapers because people will accept less bullsh*t when they're losing money. >>
QUICK: If we are raising these tariffs, taking that money, and simply paying the money to people who are getting hurt, how does that benefit the economy, particularly if it leads to a economic downturn that costs jobs?
NAVARRO: Because it brings home our domestic manufacturing
Q: That takes years
NAVARRO: Because it brings home our domestic manufacturing
Q: That takes years
April 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
One of my favorite profs Bob McChesney--the author of Rich Media, Poor Democracy--used to say that there was more truth-telling in the Business section of the newspapers because people will accept less bullsh*t when they're losing money. >>
October 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The great champion of independent, speak-truth-to-power journalism, and of the democracy that can only survive if the press is free, Robert W. McChesney, has died at age 72. He fought the media oligarchs and the politicians who served them — and often won.
Now, we must carry the fight forward.
Now, we must carry the fight forward.
Robert McChesney, the Great Champion of Journalism and Democracy, Has Died
The academic and activist inspired generations of people to challenge corporate power and support a media reform movement that lives on.
www.thenation.com
March 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The great champion of independent, speak-truth-to-power journalism, and of the democracy that can only survive if the press is free, Robert W. McChesney, has died at age 72. He fought the media oligarchs and the politicians who served them — and often won.
Now, we must carry the fight forward.
Now, we must carry the fight forward.
need a t-shirt that says “MCCHESNEY VINDICATED”
September 22, 2026 at 1:49 AM
need a t-shirt that says “MCCHESNEY VINDICATED”
Robert McChesney died this week, a prolific fighter for democratic (small "d") media. open.substack.com/pub/deanbake... This is incredibly important and unfortunate more people don't know of McChesney or his work.
R.I.P. Robert McChesney: Fighter for Democratic Media
I was saddened to hear that Robert McChesney died this week after a long bout with cancer.
open.substack.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Robert McChesney died this week, a prolific fighter for democratic (small "d") media. open.substack.com/pub/deanbake... This is incredibly important and unfortunate more people don't know of McChesney or his work.
RIP Bob McChesney
Robert W. McChesney, a Scholar/Activist Who Fought for Media Democracy
No one did more to analyze the negative impacts of our media systems being controlled by giant, amoral corporations.
fair.org
March 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
RIP Bob McChesney
(1/8) It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of Robert W. McChesney, a prolific academic, public scholar, and dedicated advocate for media reform. McChesney authored and co-authored twenty-seven books (several with writing partner John Nichols) including
March 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
(1/8) It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of Robert W. McChesney, a prolific academic, public scholar, and dedicated advocate for media reform. McChesney authored and co-authored twenty-seven books (several with writing partner John Nichols) including
With great sadness, I'm sharing the news that media scholar and Free Press co-founder Robert W. McChesney died on Tuesday in Madison, Wisconsin. He was 72.
His work changed the course of my life. He was a mentor and friend for more than 25 years.
May his memory be a blessing.
His work changed the course of my life. He was a mentor and friend for more than 25 years.
May his memory be a blessing.
Free Press Mourns the Death of Co-Founder and Scholar Robert W. McChesney
Robert W. McChesney, the eminent media scholar and co-founder of Free Press, died on Tuesday, March 26, in Madison, Wisconsin. McChesney was a brilliant scholar whose ideas and insights revealed to ma...
www.freepress.net
March 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
With great sadness, I'm sharing the news that media scholar and Free Press co-founder Robert W. McChesney died on Tuesday in Madison, Wisconsin. He was 72.
His work changed the course of my life. He was a mentor and friend for more than 25 years.
May his memory be a blessing.
His work changed the course of my life. He was a mentor and friend for more than 25 years.
May his memory be a blessing.
As a dear friend, comrade, mentor, and hero, Bob McChesney has meant the world to me. I am heartbroken by this irreplaceable loss, but Bob's vision for a truly democratic media system lives on. To honor him, we must continue the struggle.
Here's a wonderful tribute by @nicholsuprising.bsky.social
Here's a wonderful tribute by @nicholsuprising.bsky.social
Robert McChesney, the Great Champion of Journalism and Democracy, Has Died
The academic and activist inspired generations of people to challenge corporate power and support a media reform movement that lives on.
www.thenation.com
March 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
As a dear friend, comrade, mentor, and hero, Bob McChesney has meant the world to me. I am heartbroken by this irreplaceable loss, but Bob's vision for a truly democratic media system lives on. To honor him, we must continue the struggle.
Here's a wonderful tribute by @nicholsuprising.bsky.social
Here's a wonderful tribute by @nicholsuprising.bsky.social
New by me —>
An appreciation of the late Bob McChesney, the leftist media scholar and critic.
His critique of media’s vulnerability to those in power was dead on, and he had a reformer’s heart.
(Plus, learn about his NBA-blogging pseudonym, Elrod Enchilada.)
www.niemanlab.org/2025/03/robe...
An appreciation of the late Bob McChesney, the leftist media scholar and critic.
His critique of media’s vulnerability to those in power was dead on, and he had a reformer’s heart.
(Plus, learn about his NBA-blogging pseudonym, Elrod Enchilada.)
www.niemanlab.org/2025/03/robe...
Robert W. McChesney, America’s leading left-wing critic of corporate media, has died
After studying the early days of radio, McChesney developed a holistic critique of media structures that exposed how open they were to manipulation by those in power.
www.niemanlab.org
March 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
New by me —>
An appreciation of the late Bob McChesney, the leftist media scholar and critic.
His critique of media’s vulnerability to those in power was dead on, and he had a reformer’s heart.
(Plus, learn about his NBA-blogging pseudonym, Elrod Enchilada.)
www.niemanlab.org/2025/03/robe...
An appreciation of the late Bob McChesney, the leftist media scholar and critic.
His critique of media’s vulnerability to those in power was dead on, and he had a reformer’s heart.
(Plus, learn about his NBA-blogging pseudonym, Elrod Enchilada.)
www.niemanlab.org/2025/03/robe...
Bob McChesney was a titan in our field. His name is synonymous with an entire branch of Communication research. He will be missed, and his legacy will be long.
Very sorry to hear of the death of Robert McChesney, founder of @freepress.bsky.social freepress.net/news/press-r...
Free Press Mourns the Death of Co-Founder and Scholar Robert W. McChesney
The eminent media scholar and co-founder of Free Press was a brilliant scholar whose ideas and insights revealed how media structures and policies shape our broader politics.
freepress.net
March 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Bob McChesney was a titan in our field. His name is synonymous with an entire branch of Communication research. He will be missed, and his legacy will be long.
Robert Pearson McChesney, one of California Bay Area's
pre-eminent abstract painters.
Yermo #10 1972
(Two color Serigraphs)
#AbsractArt
pre-eminent abstract painters.
Yermo #10 1972
(Two color Serigraphs)
#AbsractArt
October 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Robert Pearson McChesney, one of California Bay Area's
pre-eminent abstract painters.
Yermo #10 1972
(Two color Serigraphs)
#AbsractArt
pre-eminent abstract painters.
Yermo #10 1972
(Two color Serigraphs)
#AbsractArt
Very sorry to hear of the death of Robert McChesney, founder of @freepress.bsky.social freepress.net/news/press-r...
Free Press Mourns the Death of Co-Founder and Scholar Robert W. McChesney
The eminent media scholar and co-founder of Free Press was a brilliant scholar whose ideas and insights revealed how media structures and policies shape our broader politics.
freepress.net
March 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Very sorry to hear of the death of Robert McChesney, founder of @freepress.bsky.social freepress.net/news/press-r...
R.I.P. Robert McChesney, the great leftist media critic and scholar
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Robert McChesney, the Great Champion of Journalism and Democracy, Has Died
The academic and activist inspired generations of people to challenge corporate power and support a media reform movement that lives on.
www.thenation.com
March 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
R.I.P. Robert McChesney, the great leftist media critic and scholar
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
A lovely tribute to Bob McChesney by his partner, the media scholar Inger Stole.
Bob McChesney: A Life Well Lived - Monthly Review
monthlyreview.org
December 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
A lovely tribute to Bob McChesney by his partner, the media scholar Inger Stole.
Keith Elflein, 51, from Cincinnati, Ohio
Jonathan Schlosser, 35, from Eau Galle, Wisconsin
Spencer McChesney, 29, from Odenville, Alabama
Daniel Aspin, 41, from Mount Olivet, Kentucky
Parker Burek, 26, from Petoskey, Michigan
Tristan Hudak, 37, from Peyton, Colorado
Jonathan Schlosser, 35, from Eau Galle, Wisconsin
Spencer McChesney, 29, from Odenville, Alabama
Daniel Aspin, 41, from Mount Olivet, Kentucky
Parker Burek, 26, from Petoskey, Michigan
Tristan Hudak, 37, from Peyton, Colorado
December 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Keith Elflein, 51, from Cincinnati, Ohio
Jonathan Schlosser, 35, from Eau Galle, Wisconsin
Spencer McChesney, 29, from Odenville, Alabama
Daniel Aspin, 41, from Mount Olivet, Kentucky
Parker Burek, 26, from Petoskey, Michigan
Tristan Hudak, 37, from Peyton, Colorado
Jonathan Schlosser, 35, from Eau Galle, Wisconsin
Spencer McChesney, 29, from Odenville, Alabama
Daniel Aspin, 41, from Mount Olivet, Kentucky
Parker Burek, 26, from Petoskey, Michigan
Tristan Hudak, 37, from Peyton, Colorado
Remembering Robert McChesney, Prescient Critic of Media Consolidation & Big Tech
Remembering Robert McChesney, Prescient Critic of Media Consolidation & Big Tech
We remember media scholar Robert McChesney, the co-founder of the advocacy group Free Press, who died on March 25 at age 72. McChesney was a professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign an...
www.democracynow.org
March 31, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Remembering Robert McChesney, Prescient Critic of Media Consolidation & Big Tech
A touching reflection by @notaaroncraig.bsky.social about the celebration of life for Bob McChesney that we both attended this past weekend. As our hyper-commercialized media continue to utterly fail democracy, Bob's critique seems increasingly prescient and timely. We must continue his life's work.
What Bob McChesney Taught Me
“If you act like change for the better is impossible, you guarantee it will be impossible.”
pressingissues.org
August 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
A touching reflection by @notaaroncraig.bsky.social about the celebration of life for Bob McChesney that we both attended this past weekend. As our hyper-commercialized media continue to utterly fail democracy, Bob's critique seems increasingly prescient and timely. We must continue his life's work.