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James Huff :prami_pride:

“The Federal Communications Commission's approval of #CBS owner #Paramount's $8 billion merger with Skydance came with a condition to install an ombudsman, which FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has described as a "bias monitor." It appears that the bias monitor will make sure the #news company's #reporting meets standards demanded by President Donald Trump.”

RIP, #CBSNews.

arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr standing next to and speaking to Donald Trump, who is wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat.
Ars Technica · How the Trump FCC justified requiring a “bias monitor” at CBSBy Jon Brodkin
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@Larhanya

I agree, the #Colbert cancellation was in a grey area. Colbert is NOT off the air, NOT silenced. For now. But the fact that CBS used the cancellation (which they may have done anyway) to appease the government is not something we should ignore, especially in the context of #CBS having already paid a bribe to Trump in the 60 Minutes settlement.

Trump's FCC may be planning to censor Colbert directly.

Happily, #SouthPark is not broadcast, so not under FCC regulation.

Bich Nguyen :verified:

"If you can’t get the balance sheet on a marquee show worked out, that’s a YOU problem. As I have said for the last week, other late-night shows have made cost-cutting concessions, but Colbert wasn’t given a chance to defend his corner and present ideas for savings. So basically, the balance sheet is a mess, but you’re not interested in ways to fix it. Gotcha."

laineygossip.com/cbs-will-neve

#television#entertainment#FreeSpeech
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Levka

#CBS #Letterman #Colbert #BrendanCarr #fascists

Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr came under fire on Friday after he made concerning comments about CBS’s cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s late-night show.

Carr joined CNBC’s 'Squawk on the Street' on Friday morning to discuss allegations that the Trump administration pressured Paramount, the parent company of CBS, to settle a '60 Minutes' lawsuit before approving the company’s merger with SkyDance. He also responded to concerns around the cancellation of Colbert’s show, which came just days after it was reported that Paramount agreed to a settlement with President Donald Trump.

'I mean Colbert is a comedian. And you keep talking about journalism and fairness and news, but I guess where is that line between? We all remember Carson and Jay Leno giving Reagan the business. Where does that fit into this discussion?' CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla asked Carr.

'I think what’s interesting about all of this is these late night shows, not just *The Late Night Show,’* but across the board, they have such a storied history, and it’s sort of sad to see what’s happening to Colbert. They obviously can’t get it done.

They’re not making money over there, but I think they need a course correction. And frankly, I think, you know, the media industry across this country needs a course correction' Carr responded.

'Again, the American people simply do not trust the mainstream media. And for broadcasters, again, different than cable, different than podcasts. For broadcasters, they have a federal license, and they are obligated to operate in the public interest. And to the extent that we’re starting to see some changes, I think that’s a good thing and frankly I think it will help restore some of the trust that’s been lost with the American people,' he said.

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Carr’s response prompted social media users to accuse him of making 'fascist' comments, with many pointing to the right to free speech guaranteed in the Constitution."

nj.com/politics/2025/07/trump-

nj · Trump official hit with ‘fascist’ accusations over Stephen Colbert ousterBy Lauren Sforza | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Levka

#CBS #Letterman #Colbert

Late-night television legend and original Late Show host David Letterman has finally spoken out about CBS’ decision to ax the show he created in 1993, describing the move as “pure cowardice.”

Letterman spoke to his former producers Barbara Gaines and Mary Barclay about the decision in a video posted to his YouTube channel on Friday, telling them, 'I think one day, if not today, the people at CBS who have manipulated and handled this, they’re going to be embarrassed, because this is gutless.'

The news that CBS was canceling Colbert’s iteration of The Late Show, which he has hosted since 2015, came as a shock earlier this month, with many wondering if the move was politically motivated, given Colbert’s regular attacks on President Donald Trump. The network, for its part, has insisted that the move was purely financial.
In his analysis of the situation, Letterman made his own thoughts clear. Looking to avoid a repeat of what happened with 60 Minutes in an effort to appeal to Skydance CEO David Ellison, Letterman theorizes that CBS told Ellison, 'Hey boys, here’s what we’re gonna do: not only are we gonna get rid of that guy, we’re gonna get rid of the entire franchise so you don’t have to worry about another guy. It’s gone!' Ellison is set to become chairman and CEO of CBS’ parent company Paramount now that the FCC has approved Skydance’s acquisition of the company."

thedailybeast.com/david-letter

David Letterman and Stephen Colbert on The Late Show
The Daily Beast · Letterman Breaks Silence on Colbert Cancellation With Furious CBS RantBy Catherine Bouris
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FCC to Appoint a Babysitter to Make Sure CBS Isn't Anti-Trump

> The Federal Communications Commission finally approved an $8 billion merger between #Paramount and #Skydance on Thursday after several changes at #CBS that were widely seen as efforts to placate President #DonaldTrump. gizmodo.com/fcc-to-appoint-a-b

Gizmodo · FCC to Appoint a Babysitter to Make Sure CBS Isn't Anti-TrumpFCC commissioner Brendan Carr says CBS will have a "bias monitor" who reports directly to the president.
PrivacyDigest

#Skydance deal allows Trump’s #FCC to “censor speech” and “silence dissent” on #CBS

But the agency's approval drew fiery dissent from the only #Democratic commissioner, Anna Gomez, after requiring written commitments from Skydance that allow the government to influence #editorial decisions at CBS. Gomez accused the FCC of "imposing never-before-seen controls over #newsroom decisions and editorial judgment, in direct violation of the #FirstAmendment and the law."
#censor

arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20

Ars Technica · Skydance deal allows Trump’s FCC to “censor speech” and “silence dissent” on CBSBy Ashley Belanger
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