The Problem These days, major media sources have too many ties with people and organizations that want to influence what's reported-think billionaire owners, mega-corporations, and big-money advertisers. Even our so-called public radio and TV are compromised by their reliance on funding from corporations, foundations, and government. And while there are thousands of excellent independent bloggers and citizen reporters out there, it's not easy to find and identify the "good ones" and keep up with all of them.