PBS and NPR on edge over FCC letter and Trump budget scrutiny
PBS President Paula Kerger has felt the heat from politicians over government funding before. But this time the FCC is ...
Trump FCC chair targets NPR, PBS for investigation ahead of Congressional threats to defund
FCC chair, Republican Brendan Carr, reportedly sent a letter to NPR and PBS announcing the launch of an investigation into potential airing of 'prohibited commercial' ads.
Trump’s FCC is investigating NPR and PBS stations over sponsorships
Brendan Carr, the Federal Communications Commission’s new chairman, on Wednesday ordered an investigation into the ...
Trump’s FCC chair investigates NPR and PBS, urges Congress to defund them
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered an investigation into NPR and PBS in a move that ...
Trump’s FCC chief orders investigation into NPR and PBS sponsorships
FCC’s Brendan Carr also suggests an investigation could be relevant to conservative congressional efforts to defund the public broadcasters.
New FCC chair investigating PBS and NPR, setting stage for defunding debate
“PBS is proud of the noncommercial educational programming we provide to all Americans through our member stations,” Kerger said in a statement (via NPR). “We work diligently to comply with the FCC’s ...
FCC chair mocks Sheryl Crow over selling Tesla for NPR donation: ‘Bravo’
Chair Brendan Carr took a jab at Sheryl Crow over the weekend after the singer announced she is selling her Tesla and ...
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Trump's new FCC chief opens investigation into longtime conservative targets NPR, PBS
NPR and PBS maintain that their sponsorships comply with FCC regulations and believe they can prove it. Democratic FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks criticizes the investigation as a potential ...