The architects of U.S. democracy recognized the need for a vibrant free press to help keep citizens informed about decisions of self-governance. Today, even where the free press survives, news and information travels through a complex labyrinth of algorithmic media. This chapter reviews accusations of algorithmic media’s impact on news distribution, for example, the potential to create echo chambers. Based on real-world evidence related to such accusations, it offers a moderated story of algorithmic media’s role in journalism.