Jimmy Kimmel returned to late night with free speech as his frame, turning FCC Chairman Brendan Carr into a foil while warning that government pressure can chill broadcasters and platforms. He thanked allies and critics alike for defending speech rights,…
A backlash over free speech and FCC authority has put broadcasters at the center of a political fight, with Democrats calling for Chairman Brendan Carr’s resignation and industry leaders warning against government pressure. The dispute intensified after Carr told The…
The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act on a 50–1 vote, but added an eight-year sunset that immediately drew sharp reactions from supporters and opponents. The bipartisan bill would require automakers to include…
With the FCC preparing to reopen the 2022 Quadrennial Review, the NAB has stepped up its campaign to end local radio ownership limits, meeting with advisors to Commissioners Anna Gomez and Olivia Trusty ahead of the next open meeting. In…
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will make a last round of Community Service Grant distributions to eligible public radio and television licensees as federal support winds down under the 2025 Rescissions Act. The $7.1 million release follows $388.35 million already…
In a widening fight over free speech and political power, Democrats are urging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to resign after his remarks about broadcast content and potential penalties raised alarms about government pressure and future consolidation. Senator Chuck Schumer said,…
