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BIZARRE: 14 - What They Never Told You

The limits of free speech protections in American broadcasting

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is displeased with a broadcast network. He makes his displeasure clear in public speeches, interviews and congressional testimony.

The Conversation

Friday Oct. 17 12:30pm-1:30pm Zoom event: Trump, the Media, and the First Amendment

The Trump Administration’s threats to revoke broadcasters’ licenses and President Trump’s lawsuits against media companies implicate important, and contested, Supreme Court First Amendment doctrines. Should these actions affect how courts and scholars analyze these doctrines?

Reason

"Viewpoint Diversity" Requirements as a New Fairness Doctrine

I have this article forthcoming in several months in the George Mason Law Review, and I wanted to serialize a… The post "Viewpoint Diversity" Requirements as a New Fairness Doctrine appeared first on Reason.com.

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US Online Marketplaces Pull Listings For Prohibited China-Made Devices: Report

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr said major U.S. e-commerce platforms have scrubbed several million listings tied to banned or unauthorized Chinese electronics, intensifying Washington’s ongoing push to keep risky technology off American shelves.

Benzinga

FCC announces 'Space Month' push to streamline space regulations

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will work to streamline space regulations, a push just announced in the newly christened "Space Month" of October 2025.

Space

Trump Vs. Comcast: President Targets NBC In Latest Push Against Media — 'Should Look Into The License'

Former President Donald Trump is aiming for Hollywood again — cheering Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ:PSKY) for sidelining late-night hosts, and now turning his sights on NBC’s parent company, Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA).

Benzinga

‘They Don’t Give You No Life Jacket.’ Former SNL Stars Open Up About What Life Is Like After Exiting The Show

From cold opens to cold goodbyes

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Trump unleashes new FCC threat on NBC in fat-shaming Al Sharpton post that name-checks ‘Tawana Brawley hoax’

President attacks civil rights activist over alleged bias on his PoliticsNation show while calling on his own media attack dog Brendan Carr to investigate MSNBC’s sister network

The Independent UK

Who is Bari Weiss, the new editor-in-chief of CBS News?

Ex-NYT writer who launched ‘anti-woke commentary’ website will report directly to Paramount Skydance head David Ellison

The Guardian - US

M5 iPad Pro: Spec Leak Promises Beastly Performance for Apple Tablet Fans

The M5 iPad Pro is shaping up to be an absolute powerhouse, delivering significant internal upgrades that set a fresh standard for tablets.

International Business Times UK

White House hits back after SNL premiere mocks Trump over wars, late-night shows and Epstein

The long-running sketch show aired the premiere of season 51 on October 4, and wasted no time in skewering the president

The Independent UK

‘No reason not to be all in’: is Saturday Night Live ready to meet a major political moment?

The return of the long-running series lands at a difficult time for late-night comedy – and free speech

The Guardian - US

Trump embraces Project 2025 after disavowing it during 2024 campaign

Trump said he's meeting with co-architect of Project 2025 Russ Vought despite denying any knowledge of it.

Axios

Verizon Targets American Tower With Expensive Relocation Plan, Analysts Warn

American Tower’s (NYSE:AMT) growth outlook remains tied to muted carrier activity, with T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS) driving colocations to meet Federal Communications Commission (FCC) buildout rules while Verizon (NYSE:VZ) and ATT (NYSE:T) continue network upgrades that bring only incremental leasing revenue.

Benzinga

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TechRadar

Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds may yet launch this year with a nice sound upgrade, while the XM5 buds and XM6 headphones just got a useful free update

New Sony earbuds are incoming, and existing headphones get some useful improvements

MacBook, iPad and Apple Vision Pro upgrades coming up fast – according to online listings

A number of new model numbers have appeared in FCC listings, suggesting new iPad and MacBook Pros could be coming soon

Euronews

Jane Fonda joined by more than 550 stars as she relaunches McCarthy-era free speech committee

Jane Fonda has relaunched the Committee for the First Amendment, which was founded by her father Henry Fonda in the late 1940s, in order to protect free speech from government censorship. This comes in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension under pressure from the Trump administration.

Euronews

Trump’s FCC Chair Brendan Carr to testify to Senate panel after Jimmy Kimmel suspension backlash

FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who appeared to pressure broadcasters to take Jimmy Kimmel’s show off air, is set to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee next month. His perceived actions have been criticised by both sides of the political aisle.

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The Independent UK

FCC Chair Brendan Carr to testify before Senate panel after Jimmy Kimmel suspension backlash: reports

Carr will reportedly testify before the Senate Commerce Committee in November

The Guardian - US

Trump FCC chair to reportedly testify to Senate panel after Kimmel suspension

Brendan Carr, who appeared to pressure broadcasters to take show off air, set to go before commerce committee

Tom’s Guide

Massive Apple leak just tipped MacBook Pro M5, iPad Pro M5 and new Vision Pro

A massive FCC leak shared details on Apple's next Pro products, including hints of upcoming M5 MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models, along with an all-new Vision Pro headset. Here are the devices to expect soon.

TechRadar

The M5 iPad Pro just leaked on YouTube – and it can tell us a lot about the next MacBook Air

A YouTuber has leaked the M5 iPad Pro, spilling the beans on its performance improvements.

The Conversation

Late-night TV in the US has a storied history of political commentary and presidential engagement

Earlier this month, it looked as if late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel had lost his job after his network, ABC, pulled his show over controversial comments he made about the death of Charlie Kirk. But within a week he was back, and his show Jimmy Kimmel Live! gained its…

Fortune

Nexstar and Sinclair are bringing back Kimmel, but many viewers may have found alternatives while he was blacked out

Experts say blackouts can push viewers to streaming services, potentially undermining a boycott altogether.

The Guardian - US

Sinclair and Nexstar end boycott of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and will air show again

The two station owners’ preemption of the late-night show left about 25% of TV viewers in the US unable to watch it

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