FCC urges broadcasters to air “pro-American content” for country’s 250th anniversary

FCC urges broadcasters to air "pro-American content" for country's 250th anniversary

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is urging broadcasters to air “patriotic, pro-American content” to celebrate the US’s 250th anniversary. Called the “Pledge America Campaign,” the initiative encourages broadcasters to run public announcements, short segments or specials to promote “civic education, inspiring local stories and American history.” Carr says broadcasters can “voluntarily choose to show … Read more

Stephen Colbert says CBS banned him from airing this interview with James Talarico

Stephen Colbert says CBS banned him from airing this interview with James Talarico

Late show Host Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked him from airing an interview with James Talarico, a Democratic representative from Texas. During his opening monologue Monday night, Colbert says the network’s lawyers told him “in no uncertain terms” that he couldn’t have Talarico on the show and forced him to post the interview on YouTube … Read more