$($a$)$ Why do you think leveraging NBC helped GE gain political influence?

$($b$)$ In what ways do you think this type of lobbying could be detrimental to society $($other stakeholders$)?$

$($c$)$ What are the questions of equity $($ethics$)$ surrounding GE$$s use of NBC$?$

$($d$)$ When thinking of competition and the importance of a free market, what are your thoughts on GE$$s ownership of NBC$?$