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 chief orders investigation into NPR and PBS sponsorships
FCC’s Brendan Carr also suggests an investigation could be relevant to conservative congressional efforts to defund the public broadcasters.
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.
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.
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.
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 Probes iHeartMedia Following Accusations of Payola Law Violations
The FCC has initiated a probe of iHeartMedia to determine if the radio giant has pressured artists to perform at its events ...
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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FCC Launches Probe Into iHeartMedia’s Alleged Payola Practices
The FCC has launched a probe into whether iHeartMedia violates “payola” laws by using radio airplay as leverage booking ...
Trump order challenges independence of FCC, other agencies
Other agencies that would be affected by new order include Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission ...
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 ...