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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.”
John Zimmer to FCC: End Local Radio Ownership Caps
"The same competitive forces that have already devastated local newspapers now seriously threaten broadcasters and their services to local communities.”
NAB: FCC Challenge to Disney-Owned Stations ‘Creates Significant Uncertainty for All Broadcasters’
"The FCC must be careful to avoid actions that create further instability for the local stations viewers, and listeners depend on."
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez: Review of Disney Licenses a ‘Political Stunt’
Those licenses were not up for renewal until 2028.
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.
The FCC Should Open the AM Translator Window Now, Not Later
We can pretend there's some random revitalization on the way. Vintage and nostalgia are absolutely having a moment with younger demographics right now -- except for AM radio. They don't care about it, and let's face it: they're never going to.
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."
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."
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez: Nexstar/TEGNA Deal ‘Approved with No Full Commission Vote’
"The consequences of this rubber stamp approval will be felt in living rooms and newsrooms across the country, resulting in fewer voices, less competition, and higher costs for consumers.”
Nexstar Media Group Closes on Acquisition of TEGNA Following FCC Approval
"We are grateful to President Trump, Chairman Carr, and the DOJ for recognizing the dynamic forces shaping the media landscape and enabling this transaction to move forward.”