FCC, NPR and PBS

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 sponsorship practices of NPR and PBS member stations.
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 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 Democrats described as an attempt to intimidate the media.
Trump’s FCC Is Investigating Music Industry Payola Claims
FCC chairman Brendan Carr, in a letter to iHeartMedia CEO Robert Pittman on Monday, said that the inquiry relates to possible violations of government rules requiring broadcasters to disclose payments or other consideration for airing certain programming. Under the so-called “payola” rule, all sponsored arrangements must be identified.
iHeartCountry Festival Comes Under Scrutiny in FCC Payola Investigation
The iHeartCountry Festival is being scrutinized in an FCC payola investigation into whether radio stations are exchanging airplay for free shows.
Trump's New FCC Chair Investigates iHeartMedia for Possible 'Payola' Violations
The Federal Communications Commission is asking iHeartMedia to prove it isn't making music artists perform without full compensation in exchange for better radio airplay, a possible violation of U.S.

FCC Probes iHeartMedia

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 ...
FCC chair accuses predecessors of partisan bias after criticism of media probes
Chair Brendan Carr slammed his predecessors at the department after they criticized him for his probing of major broadcast ...
FCC’s Brendan Carr sarcastically cheers Sheryl Crow’s NPR donation after selling Tesla in protest – better than ‘taxpayer dollars’
Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow slammed “President Musk” and shared a video showing her Tesla car driving away on a truck bed.
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PBS Shuts Down DEI Office To Comply With Trump’s Order, Faces FCC Investigation And ‘Potential Threats TO Funding’
PBS has confirmed it closed its diversity, equity and inclusion office in order to comply with President Donald Trump’s ...
FCC chairman climbs WKRG broadcast tower to highlight, promote industry
The nation’s top communications regulator made a stop in Baldwin County Monday morning and you might be surprised why.
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Answers to your questions on federal funding for public media — and why the CPB is still a sound investment
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a private corporation created by Congress through the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967. CPB’s mission is to provide every American with free, over-the-air ...
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New Mexico Senator raises concerns about FCC as Trump asserts control over agencies
President Donald Trump's administration moved this week in an executive order to give the president greater control over independent regulatory agencies. New Mexico U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján has ...