Well, that didn’t take long. For about five minutes, it looked like Sinclair and Nexstar—the two broadcasting giants carrying many of America’s ABC affiliates—were going to flex their muscles by refusing to air Jimmy Kimmel Live! after Disney dragged him back on stage. But reality set in faster than a Marvel reboot. Just as quickly…
Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC, and the Free Speech Fire Drill
Well, here we are again, folks: another cultural meltdown over who’s allowed to flap their gums on TV. And this time the lucky contestant on America’s Next First Amendment Crisis is none other than Jimmy Kimmel. He managed to land himself in the hot seat after cracking jokes about the tragic shooting of conservative activist…
The Supreme Court and the FCC: A Constitutional Crossroads for $8 Billion in Internet and Phone Subsidies
The Supreme Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Universal Service Fund (USF), which allocates approximately $8 billion annually to support phone and internet services in schools, libraries, and rural areas. This decision follows a ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that declared the funding mechanism…
Brendan Carr at the Helm: A Balanced Look at Trump’s FCC Pick
As reported by the Associated Press, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as the agency's new chairman. Carr, a seasoned member of the commission and former FCC general counsel, has been confirmed by the Senate three times, nominated by both Trump and President Joe Biden.…