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Brendan Carr: Broadcasters Should Expect Tough Enforcement From FCC to Continue
"We have rules requiring that broadcasters actually identify the needs of their local community and serve it. And we’re an FCC that is going to enforce those requirements.”
ABC: FCC Isn’t Applying Equal Time Rule Fairly Between TV and Radio
"It has not expressed any inclination to apply a similar interpretation of the equal opportunities rule to other broadcasters, including the many voices— conservative and liberal—on broadcast radio."
FCC Preparing Challenge to Disney’s O&O TV Licenses
The potential review comes after both President Donald Trump and the First Lady have called for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired for his monologue last week.
MLB Streaming Rights Reportedly Facing Focus From Federal Antitrust Agency
"You could make the argument that there’s other sports leagues out there that are potentially pushing the limits of the Sports Broadcasting Act even further than what the NFL has."
The NFL Investigation by the Department of Justice Is Fueled by All the Wrong Reasons
"If the standard for an “anticompetitive” league is one that still delivers the overwhelming majority of its product for free, in local markets, on over-the-air television—then what exactly are we measuring? And more importantly, who are we protecting?"
NFL Reportedly Being Investigated by US Department of Justice Over Anticompetitive Practices
"Federal officials are examining whether the league has used business practices that could limit competition and negatively impact consumers."
FCC Chair Brendan Carr: ‘Time for Change at CNN’ After Reporting on Iran
"Pushing out a hoax headline in such a sensitive national security moment as this requires accountability."
Brendan Carr Under Fire as Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell Question the FCC’s Nexstar-Tegna Decision
"The senators are demanding a response from Carr by April 13th."
Ted Cruz to Brendan Carr: Approval of Nexstar Media Group-TEGNA Deal ‘Raises Series Concerns’ About FCC
"Although you have indicated that a full Commission vote may still occur, the Commission has already approved the transaction on delegated authority, effectively determining the outcome."
Fox, Sinclair Follows NAB Public Comment to FCC on Sports Rights Moving To Streaming Platforms
"Moving more sports behind paywalls would increase consumer costs, price some consumers out of watching, and keep others in the dark."