FCC Chair Brendan Carr faced questions from Howard Kurtz about his call for fair news coverage and whether it favors President Trump. Carr noted a need for change and referenced industry figures recognizing biases in media. He clarified that the FCC’s role is focused on broadcast media rather than cable. Kurtz also brought up the controversial Paramount-Skydance merger, where Anna Gomez accused the FCC of First Amendment violations due to perceived influence on editorial content. Carr defended the merger approval by citing historical precedents for managing bias in media.
Kurtz questioned FCC Chair Brendan Carr about his definition of fair news coverage, indicating his Republican appointment and the ongoing media battle with President Trump.
Carr stated that something needs to change regarding media coverage, referencing industry leaders who acknowledged the lack of ideological diversity in news organizations.
Carr clarified that the FCC's responsibilities pertain to broadcast media, not cable, emphasizing the need for operations to serve the public interest.
In defending the FCC's approval of the Paramount-Skydance merger, Carr referred to previous precedents regarding ombudsmen and the addressing of bias issues in media.
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