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Sinclair Local News Anchors 'Trapped'

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April 7, 2018

As controversy grows in the US over the so-called conservative 'must-runs' broadcast on channels owned by the Sinclair Broadcast group, DW learns about the risks facing those in the newsroom who object. In an interview with The Day, former Sinclair news director Aaron Weiss says local anchors are "trapped" in contracts, leaving them no choice but to broadcast the 'must-run' content.

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