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Is the FCC coming for Comcast?
After targeting Paramount and Disney, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is eyeing Comcast’s NBCUniversal and its network of local ...
Skydance responds to Dems, denies bribery accusations, involvement in Colbert decision ahead of Paramount deal
Skydance responded to questions leveled by Senate Democrats over accusations it violated anti-bribery laws and had a role in ...
Texas Roadhouse hit with civil rights complaint alleging DEI discrimination in hiring practices
A conservative legal group accused Texas Roadhouse of illegal discrimination by using race and gender criteria in its hiring ...
Fact Check: Here's what to know about agreement for CBS to accept 'bias monitor'
A deal between the FCC and its parent company means bias complaints at CBS will be handled by an ombudsman. They won't report ...
Kamala Harris to appear on left-wing darling Stephen Colbert’s show in first post-election interview
The former veep will plug her upcoming book about her candidacy – the shortest in modern history – on Stephen Colbert’s ...
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FCC July meeting ‘deletes’ some regulations as ownership rules review continues
The Federal Communications Commission advanced its deregulatory agenda at its July 24 meeting, approving six ... Read More ...
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FCC Opens Investigation Into Comcast’s Relations With Affiliates
In a letter to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, FCC chair Brendan Carr expressed concerns that NBC and other networks are ...
“There’s Nervousness Because There’s Change”: How The Paramount-Skydance Merger Could Impact The UK’s Small But Mighty Channel 5
The Paramount-Skydance merger will impact Channel 5 and we have analysed what could happen to a sale, staff, diversity and ...
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Press advocacy group seeks disbarment of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
The Freedom of Press Foundation says Carr, a licensed lawyer, engaged in "egregious misconduct" against broadcasters.
Oscar winner sounds alarm on DEI rollbacks: Will cause industries to lose money
Skydance, the entertainment company set to take over Paramount in an $8 billion merger. has pledged to eliminate DEI programs ...
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Is “Pay-For-Play” Here to Stay? The Troubling Regulatory Implications of the Paramount-Skydance Merger
On July 24, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the $8 billion-valued merger of Paramount with the Hollywood studio Skydance. But underlying the financial and technological benefits ...