The First Media Mogul: The Widespread Influence of William Randolph Hearst | Citizen Hearst

Learn how media magnate William Randolph Hearst used the power of the free press to shape public opinion and influence policy with what became known as “advocacy journalism” in these videos adapted from Citizen Hearst | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. Hearst used his incredible power to advocate both for and against the interests of the working class and raised questions about just how much influence one man should command.