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entertainment24 days ago•35 min saved

Kimmel Fires Back at Trump's Late-Night Tirade

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel fired back at President Trump after Trump’s Truth Social rant attacking ‘Late Night Morons’ and media coverage of the Iran war; Kimmel responded, “You’re welcome,” and mocked Trump’s praise of FCC Chair Brendan Carr. The piece also notes Carr’s threats to revoke broadcasters’ licenses over coverage and Trump’s allegations that reporters are spreading ‘fake news’ and engaging in treason, underscoring a high-profile clash between the White House and the press during the conflict.

via The Daily Beast|

#brendan-carr #donald-trump #entertainment

politics25 days ago•7 min saved

FCC Chief's License Threats Trigger Free-Speech Clash Over Iran Coverage

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned TV outlets they could lose their licenses if they don’t meet the public-interest standard, echoing Trump’s criticisms of coverage on Iran; critics say the move oversteps FCC authority (which covers local stations, not networks) and could chill news reporting, noting license renewals aren’t due until 2028 and that legal challenges would likely ensue.

via Los Angeles Times|

#brendan-carr #broadcast-licenses #fcc

politics26 days ago•16 min saved

Fonda’s Free-Speech Coalition Addresses Carr’s Broadcaster License Threats

Ahead of the Oscars, Jane Fonda’s relaunched Committee for the First Amendment condemned FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s threats to revoke TV broadcasters’ licenses over Iran War coverage, calling it a direct attack on the First Amendment and a slide toward authoritarianism. The group, now with thousands of industry members, urged journalists to speak out and defend press freedoms amid political pressure.

via Deadline|

#brendan-carr #committee-for-the-first-amendment #fcc

politics26 days ago•4 min saved

FCC License Threats Spark Free-Speech Firestorm Over Iran Coverage

Democrats and free-speech advocates condemned FCC Chair Brendan Carr for threatening to revoke broadcasters’ licenses over Iran-war coverage, calling it an authoritarian attack on the press. Carr argues licenses can be denied if coverage isn’t in the public interest, citing a 1969 Supreme Court ruling; critics including Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Gov. Gavin Newsom say such moves would violate the First Amendment. The piece notes licensing power applies to local broadcast licenses (not cable or print) and frames the debate within broader press-pressure dynamics of the Trump era.

via CNBC|

#brendan-carr #broadcast-licenses #fcc

world27 days ago•3 min saved

FCC chief warns broadcasters as Trump questions Iran tanker reports

FCC Chair Brendan Carr blasted broadcasters for spreading what he called fake news after President Trump disputed a Wall Street Journal report that Iran struck five U.S. tanker planes, warning license renewals could be at risk if outlets don’t serve the public interest; Trump countered the report as misleading and urged more nations to send warships to defend oil interests, underscoring ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.

via CNBC|

#brendan-carr #broadcasters #fake-news

politics27 days ago•3 min saved

FCC Threatens Licenses Over 'Fake News' on Iran War

FCC chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters they could lose their spectrum licenses if they push “fake news” or distortions about Iran, signaling the Trump administration’s willingness to challenge media coverage and highlighting ongoing tensions over airwaves, public interest duties, and trust in the press.

via The Guardian|

#brendan-carr #broadcasting-licenses #fcc

politics27 days ago•3 min saved

FCC chief warns broadcasters over 'fake news' amid Trump’s Iran coverage critique

FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters they could lose licenses for ‘hoaxes and news distortions,’ echoing President Trump’s criticisms of Iran-war coverage. The FCC issues licenses to individual stations (not networks) and says it cannot censor broadcast content, highlighting tension between regulatory oversight and First Amendment protections as officials weigh media coverage of the conflict.

via CBS News|

#brendan-carr #broadcast-licenses #fcc

media1 month ago•3 min saved

Colbert Roasts FCC as CBS Censorship Triggers Equal-Time Debate

Stephen Colbert used The Late Show to criticize CBS for canceling a Texas congressman's appearance and to mock the FCC’s consideration of dropping the Equal Time Rule’s talk-show exception, arguing the move signals political bias and media silencing under FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and in the Trump era.

via The New York Times|

#brendan-carr #colbert #equal-time-rule

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

FCC's Drone Ban Sparks Concerns and Discussions at CES

The FCC chair Brendan Carr is speaking at CES, where he might address the controversial DJI drone ban, a result of the US-China trade tensions and national security concerns, but the event's vague agenda leaves it uncertain whether the topic will be discussed.

via Mashable|

#brendan-carr #ces #dji-drone-ban

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

FCC Chair Acknowledges Lack of Independence Amid Controversies

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated that the agency is not independent, a sentiment reflected by the removal of the word 'independent' from its mission statement, highlighting concerns about the agency's autonomy and its alignment with the current administration's influence.

via Axios|

#brendan-carr #fcc #independence

entertainment6 months ago•1 min saved

SNL Season Premiere Targets Trump and Controversies in Cold Open

The White House criticized 'Saturday Night Live' for its season 51 cold open targeting Donald Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr, with a spokeswoman dismissing the show as unentertaining and not worth their time.

via Variety|

#brendan-carr #cold-open #entertainment

tv-and-movies6 months ago•2 min saved

South Park's Bold Satire Targets Political and Media Figures

South Park's latest episode satirizes the Jimmy Kimmel controversy by depicting FCC chair Brendan Carr suffering slapstick misfortunes, including being covered in cat litter, as a humorous critique of recent political and media conflicts.

via Rolling Stone|

#brendan-carr #jimmy-kimmel #political-humor

entertainment6 months ago•1 min saved

South Park Continues Its Bold Satire on Politics and Society

The latest South Park episode satirizes Brendan Carr, FCC chair, depicting him in a humiliating and exaggerated scenario involving health issues and threats to free speech, as part of its broader critique of recent political and social events.

via Deadline|

#brendan-carr #current-events #entertainment

entertainment6 months ago•2 min saved

Jimmy Kimmel and Robert De Niro Roast FCC and Trump Return

Jimmy Kimmel criticized FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for abandoning free speech principles and attempting to pressure networks to cancel his show, accusing him of violating the First Amendment and engaging in mob-like behavior, amid ongoing tensions over political and media issues.

via Bloomberg.com|

#brendan-carr #censorship #entertainment

entertainment6 months ago•6 min saved

Jimmy Kimmel Returns to TV, Criticizes FCC's Free Speech Stance

Jimmy Kimmel returned to TV to criticize FCC Chair Brendan Carr over censorship efforts, emphasizing the importance of free speech, mocking government overreach, and highlighting bipartisan support for free expression, while also making satirical references to political figures and media corporations.

via The Verge|

#brendan-carr #censorship #entertainment