FCC Chair Brendan Carr describes states’ challenge to the Paramount-WBD merger as ‘unjustified’

FCC Chair David Carr labels states' opposition to the Paramount-WBD merger as 'unjustified'

FCC Chair Critiques States’ Antitrust Challenge to Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has expressed strong skepticism about the challenge posed by a coalition of states to Paramount Skydance’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. He stated that this is “not really a legitimate antitrust case.” During remarks made on Wednesday, Carr […]

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr: Reestablishing Fairness in Broadcast Media

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr: Reestablishing Fairness in Broadcast Media

Trust in Media Drops Among Americans A recent study reveals that trust in traditional national media has plummeted, with only 8% of Americans expressing confidence in mass media. Among Republicans, this figure is even lower, sitting at just 3%. This shift in perception is a stark contrast to the situation before the 1990s when most […]

Brendan Carr from the FCC Asks for Feedback on Safeguarding Children from Too Much Screen Time

Brendan Carr from the FCC Asks for Feedback on Safeguarding Children from Too Much Screen Time

FCC Initiates Review of E-Rate Program to Protect Children On Wednesday, the FCC kicked off proceedings to reassess its approximately $3 billion E-Rate program, aiming to ensure that networks funded by E-Rate effectively safeguard children in America. In a statement, Mr. Carr highlighted the significant increase in screen time for children, particularly during the COVID-19 […]

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr addresses school screen time in E-Rate evaluation

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr addresses school screen time in E-Rate evaluation

New Data Reveals Struggles in Math Among US Students A recent investigation has uncovered a concerning decline in math and reading proficiency among American students. Experts suggest that this “learning recession” started back in 2013, long before the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the situation. Sean Reardon from Stanford University and Nat Markus from the American Enterprise […]