Legal & Policy

Brendan Carr Ignores The Law, Rubber Stamps More Right Wing Media Consolidation, Then Lies About It

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FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr approved Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, disregarding media consolidation limits that prevent one company from dominating 39% of households’ broadcast news. This move empowers right-wing broadcasters and reduces competition, potentially leading to higher cable TV prices for consumers.

This decision undermines antitrust enforcement and could pave the way for further media consolidation across telecom, tech, and broadcasting sectors, raising concerns about the spread of propaganda and misinformation.

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