Television industry analysts talked about the proposed merger between the Sinclair Broadcast Group and the Tribune Corporation, which would create the nation’s largest group of television stations. They spoke about what the merger would mean for issues such as competition, local content, and media diversity, as well as broader questions relating to the future of media ownership in the internet age. Speakers included Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), who spoke about his opposition to the merger. More at CSPAN