Internal Reckoning at the Los Angeles Times under Patrick Soon-Shiong's Ownership

SOURCE www.thefp.com
Billionaire surgeon Patrick Soon-Shiong's ownership of the Los Angeles Times led to a 'painful internal reckoning' in the newsroom over systemic racism. Soon-Shiong aimed to increase diversity but faced challenges with biased reporting. He eventually made changes to steer the paper away from progressive groupthink.

Key Points

  • Soon-Shiong aimed to create a media platform for all Americans, regardless of political leanings
  • Challenges with biased reporting led to editorial changes and staff terminations
  • Plans for AI-run 'bias meter' and fact-based reporting to combat ideological tilt

Pros

  • Increased focus on diversity and systemic racism awareness
  • Efforts to separate news and opinion sections for transparency

Cons

  • Challenges with biased reporting and internal divisions in the newsroom