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10 days ago

Trump once again steps up attacks on TV networks as he threatens to revoke licenses ⊖⊖

Trump has suggested on at least 28 occasions over past eight years that a national TV network’s license be revoked – even though it doesn’t work that way

Facing aggressive questioning from Mary Bruce,…

16 days ago

US watchdog led by Trump ally investigates BBC Panorama edit of January 6 speech

Brendan Carr, head of FCC, asks if programme ever aired in US which is seen as key to any future litigation

A US media regulator led by a close ally of Donald Trump is examining whether an edition of …

67 days ago

FCC chair claims he never threatened TV networks over Jimmy Kimmel

Brendan Carr earlier said ‘we can do this the easy way or the hard way’ as he urged networks to take action on Kimmel

Brendan Carr, the tough-talking, pro-Trump chair of the Federal Communications Com…

72 days ago

They’ve finally gone there: South Park lets rip at Benjamin Netanyahu

No matter how hot the political temperature, Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s show can be counted on to go for the jugular. And with Brendan Carr in a mountain of poo and Israel’s PM in its sights, the l…

74 days ago

Jimmy Kimmel is coming back. It’s proof that you still have power | Robert Reich

Disney saw hurricane-level blowback over the talkshow host’s suspension, thanks in large part to consumers

ABC says “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to the airwaves next Tuesday – less than a week aft…

78 days ago

Ted Cruz compares threats to ABC by FCC chair to those of mob boss

Texas senator says Brendan Carr’s threats to revoke licenses amid Jimmy Kimmel suspension ‘right out of Goodfellas’

Senator Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, compared Federal Communications Commission ch…

The Guide #209: Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel and the battle for the future of late-night TV

In this week’s newsletter: Once the preserve of backslapping celebrity interviews and inoffensive segments, late-night TV is now in Trump’s sights – giving its hosts unprecedented political weight

If …

79 days ago

‘Censor-in-chief’: Trump-backed FCC chair at heart of Jimmy Kimmel storm

Brendan Carr says he supports free speech – but has gone after broadcasters he deems are not operating in the ‘public interest’

“The FCC should promote freedom of speech,” Brendan Carr, now the chair …

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