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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Late Night Legal Limbo: Why Colbert Couldn't Chat with Talarico

There's a bit of a mix-up happening between Stephen Colbert and CBS. It all started when Colbert wanted to have Texas state representative James Talarico on his show, "The Late Show. " But things didn't go as planned. CBS says they didn't stop Colbert from having Talarico on the show. Instead, they

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

'Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show: FCC Finds No Problem'

The Super Bowl halftime set by Bad Bunny sparked a quick firestorm among some Republican lawmakers. They claimed the artist had slipped in uncensored profanity, sparking calls for a formal inquiry. The Federal Communications Commission opened an investigation to see if any rules on “indecent mate

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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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