FCC Scraps Ownership Cap, Sparking Media Consolidation Concerns
#FCC #MediaConsolidationFCC scraps 39% broadcast ownership cap in 2-1 vote, enabling media consolidation despite Democrat opposition. Critics warn of concentrated power; Chair Carr says it aids local broadcasters' survival. A $3.54B Nexstar-Tegna deal signals impact. read more
Ellison Hosts Trump Dinner Amid $111B Merger Review
#MediaConsolidation #TrumpAdministrationParamount CEO David Ellison will host a dinner honoring President Trump as his $111 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery awaits federal approval. Critics allege the merger and event exemplify undue political influence over media consolidation. read more
Trump Allies Near CNN Takeover, Threaten Media Independence
#MediaConsolidation #EditorialIndependenceTrump's allies at Paramount Skydance are poised to acquire CNN's parent company, raising concerns over editorial independence. This follows a rightward shift at CBS under similar ownership, signaling a broader push for partisan media control. read more
CBS News Shifts Right Under Trump-Aligned Owners
#MediaConsolidation #JournalisticIndependenceCBS News faces editorial interference as parent company Paramount Skydance, led by Trump ally Larry Ellison's son, seeks regulatory approval for a major merger. This exemplifies 'media capture,' where corporate and state interests threaten journalistic independence and democratic discourse. read more