The FCC is investigating NPR and PBS
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr claims the public broadcasting stations could be violating federal law. Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr has ordered investigations into NPR and PBS with the goal of slashing the money given to the government-funded organizations, The New York Times reports.
FCC Chair Carr Orders Investigation into PBS/NPR Sponsorships; Supports Ending Federal Funding of PBS/NPR
WASHINGTON D.C. —FCC Chair Brendan Carr has sent a letter to the heads of PBS and NPR telling them that the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau is opening an investigation into the airing of sponsorships on public stations.
Carr, 46, explained that his specific concern is related to corporate underwriting announcements broadcast by NPR and PBS member stations, which may violate rules prohibiting public broadcasters ...
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I wanted to provide more information and context regarding the recent news about the FCC’s investigation into NPR, PBS and Member stations like ours. In a recent letter to the CEOs of NPR and PBS, ...
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr announced he would be investigating two publicly funded media outlets.
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