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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Politicians and Late-Night TV: A Changing Landscape

Politicians have long used TV appearances to connect with voters. In the past, shows like "The Tonight Show" and "The Arsenio Hall Show" gave politicians a platform to showcase their personalities. These appearances helped shape public opinion in a more relaxed setting than traditional news intervie

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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

Trump's FCC Move Sparks Talk Show Showdown

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set its sights on late-night and daytime talk shows, particularly those that have caught the ire of President Donald Trump. FCC Chair Brendan Carr issued new rules that could force broadcasters to give equal airtime to political candidates, even on ent

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

When Laws and Politics Clash: A Senate Hearing Gets Heated

A recent Senate hearing turned into an unexpected showdown between FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and Senator Jacky Rosen. The event was supposed to be about media regulation, but it quickly became a lesson in basic media law. Carr, who leads the FCC, has been busy lately. His agency is looking into big

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

FCC Chief in Hot Seat: Senate Grilling on Media and Mergers

The Senate Commerce Committee is set to question the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, Brendan Carr, on Wednesday. The hearing focuses on his recent actions and statements regarding media and broadcasting. Carr has been under fire for pushing broadcasters to pull ABC's late-night show

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Nov 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Avoiding Airspace Chaos: FCC Moves Forward with Spectrum Sale

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a significant step forward by unanimously voting to proceed with the auction of a vital wireless spectrum. This spectrum is essential for cutting-edge technologies and aims to prevent a repeat of the previous year's clash between airlines and telecom

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Sep 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

TV's Big Fight: Why YouTube is Winning Hearts

People are changing how they watch TV. They don't want to wait for scheduled shows anymore. They want to watch what they like, whenever they like. YouTube is making this possible. This shift is causing trouble for old-school TV companies. Jimmy Kimmel's show faced a problem recently. Two big TV com

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Sep 18 2025POLITICS

Media Giants Back Down: Was It Fear or a Deal?

House Democrats are upset. They think media companies showed weakness. ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show. This happened after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr made threats. Democrats say Carr abused his power. They think media companies might have made a secret deal. Democrats say Carr bullied ABC. They want

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Aug 10 2025FINANCE

Big Media Shake-Up: Nexstar Eyes Tegna in a Potential $8 Billion Deal

In a surprising turn of events, Nexstar Media Group is in serious talks to buy Tegna Inc. This move could shake up the media world and put the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) deregulation plans to the test. The deal, if it goes through, could be worth around $8 billion, including debt. Te

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Jul 25 2025BUSINESS

Media Merger Gets Green Light

A huge media deal just got the thumbs up from the FCC. Paramount Global and Skydance Media are set to join forces after a long wait. The FCC approved the transfer of 28 local TV stations, clearing the last hurdle for this $8 billion merger. The FCC voted 2-1 to approve the deal. The only no vote ca

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Apr 21 2025POLITICS

The Power Play: Trump's Push Against 60 Minutes

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is in the spotlight. A former president is pushing for the agency to take action against CBS. This is because he is unhappy with reports aired on "60 Minutes. " The show covered topics he dislikes, such as Ukraine and Greenland. He wants the FCC to imp

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