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politics7 days ago•5 min saved

FCC chief: media misled over Colbert interview dispute

FCC chair Brendan Carr accused journalists of being misled by Stephen Colbert’s claim that CBS blocked an interview with a Texas Senate candidate, saying the agency simply enforces the equal-time rule; CBS denied blocking and said it provided legal guidance, Colbert moved the interview to YouTube after the dispute, and the episode sparked broader debate about enforcement fairness and related investigations.

via The Guardian|

#carr #censorship #colbert

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

House GOP shields Carr from Kimmel controversy at hearing

At a House Energy and Commerce hearing, Republicans largely defended FCC Chair Brendan Carr over his threats to fine or revoke licenses of stations airing Jimmy Kimmel after remarks about Charlie Kirk, while Democrats pressed for free-speech protections; the hearing instead highlighted telecom priorities like broadband expansion, space policy with China, and spectrum deregulation.

via Politico|

#carr #fcc #first-amendment