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"[Brendan] Carr can't justify his actions ... because the FCC meddling in broadcasters' content is illegal too," the foundation's director of advocacy says
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Thursday he was “pleased” with commitments from Skydance Media to reform CBS, as the agency nears a decision on the $8 billion Paramount merger. Skydance submitted a letter this week pledging to hire an ombudsman to address complaints of media bias and to present “a diversity of viewpoints” on CBS
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Mediaite on MSNTrump FCC Brendan Carr Defends Pressure Campaign on Media Corporations: ‘Time for a Change’Brendan Carr defended new Skydance-Paramount newsroom oversight, saying it's “time for a change” and aims to restore trust in media and unwind DEI policies. The post Trump FCC Brendan Carr Defends Pressure Campaign on Media Corporations: ‘Time for a Change’ first appeared on Mediaite.
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the $8 billion merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media, claiming “significant changes,” are coming to the CBS owner.
South Park” delivered an episode this week that depicted a naked President Donald Trump in bed with the devil. Paramount just signed creators Trey Parker
In just under two weeks, Paramount Global will complete its merger with the smaller Skydance Media to form “ Paramount Skydance Corp.” — and bring a rollercoaster M&A ride to its conclusion. The FCC cleared the Skydance-Paramount deal Thursday, removing the last regulatory obstacle.
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Mediaite on MSNTrump’s FCC Chair Says CBS Vow to Drop ‘Bias’ and ‘DEI’ Made the ‘Difference’ in Paramount Deal ApprovalBrendan Carr said CBS’s decision to “get rid” of DEI and “bias” was what “made the difference” in FCC decision to approve Paramount merger.