{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"KZYX News","title":"New deal between California lawmakers and tech giants, aimed at supporting local journalism, ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f967a2cd\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":391,"description":"August 23, 2024 -- A new deal between California lawmakers and tech giants, aimed at supporting local journalism, is stirring controversy among journalists and advocates who claim it may do more harm than good. The agreement, championed by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks of Oakland, promises to funnel an average of $25 million a year from Google and the State of California over five years to aid struggling newsrooms. However, critics argue the funding is inadequate and could accelerate the decline of independent journalism.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xZpAumwbhFUpJUYcwaQ1-q6snzOyqAm13l7cW6AWPCM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMzkz/NjAwNjc2OWMyZmFk/YWY2YTdmYjI5M2Mz/YWMxNy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}