The relationship between the Nazi regime and the media in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s was a complex and multifaceted one.

On the surface, it may appear that the press was completely subservient to the whims of the Nazi leadership, with no room for dissent or criticism.

However, the reality was far more nuanced.

In the early years of the Nazi regime, there was certainly a concerted effort to tighten control over the media.

The Reichsministerium für Volksaufklärung und Propaganda (Reich Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda), headed by the notorious Joseph Goebbels, was tasked with ensuring that all media outlets toed the party line. - https://germanyfocusguide.com/blog/did-the-press-challenge-hitler/?unique_id_n2psv0tn

The Complex Relationship between the Nazi Regime and the German Media