Television news has plenty of flaws, and so do journalists, but it still has more impact than all but a few podcasters. Especially in the hands of a president.
Arguing that public radio and television are competing for the same audience assumes that there’s some crossover between the two. You’re doing different things.
Respectable news organizations should not bend their standards for access. It’s a decision that damages their reputations as independent, first amendment protected members of the free press.
"As production costs for physical advertising and digital elements continue to rise, local business advertising budgets are under increasing pressure."