News reporters in the USA report on a capitalist society to the public and therefore to be able to make unbiased judgements should not participate in capitalism. That the author says is a conflict of interest.
Let us test it for validity by applying its logic to some vocations.
Medical Doctors in the USA prescribe medicines for the public and therefore to be able to make unbiased judgements should not ever receive medical treatment.The author says that is a conflict of interest.
Auto Mechanics in the USA work on cars for the public and therefore to be able to make unbiased judgements should not work on their own cars. That the author says is a conflict of interest.
Cooks in Restuarants in the USA work on food for the public and therefore to be able to make unbiased judgements should not eat food. That the author says is is a conflict of interest.