Big tech is battling journalism over proposed legislation in California that would force companies like Google to pay to carry links to news articles. In response, Google is removing links from news outlets in the state. We break down the consequences this week on The Current Report with journalist Matt Pearce.

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To read the full stories included in this episode:

• Google blocking links to California news outlets from search results: https://bit.ly/49NA4hY
• Can Legislation Save Journalism in California?: https://bit.ly/3Uad3Qs
• Why the California Journalism Preservation Act is putting support of the news ecosystem at risk: https://bit.ly/49QBcSc
• A new bill could help save California journalism. Google wants it dead: https://bit.ly/3W8LhGH
• Why video game platforms are adopting programmatic ad buying: https://bit.ly/4aIspTA