FCC’s Carr brushes off CBS-Talarico interview controversy as a ‘hoax’

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr downplayed controversy around an interview “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert conducted with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) that was allegedly blocked from airing on CBS.

FCC chair says agency is looking into 'enforcement action' against “The View” over James Talarico appearance

Brendan Carr cited the federal requirement that broadcast stations give equal time to political candidates.

Brendan Carr Confirms FCC Has Begun ‘Enforcement Proceedings' Against ABC's ‘The View' Over Equal Time Issues

FCC chairman Brendan Carr confirmed Wednesday that the commission has started enforcement proceedings of what he asserted were violations of the equal time rule involving political candidates by ABC’s daytime mainstay “The View.

Colbert Asks Kaitlan Collins About ‘Trump’s Apparent Weaponizing Of The FCC’ — And Her Answer Gets Roaring Applause

“Ever since Brendan Carr was in this position, I don’t think anything he’s done is really that surprising,” the CNN host said.

FCC commission chair approves huge media merger in landmark decision

Nexstar oversees more than 200 owned and partner stations in 116 markets nationwide today and also runs networks like The CW and NewsNation

FCC chair has no regrets over the dramatic Jimmy Kimmel saga last year

In an interview with Fox News Digital, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he has no regrets over his handling of the dramatic Jimmy Kimmel saga last fall.

FCC's Carr weighs in on the feud with Colbert, vowing to 'hold broadcasters responsible'

FCC Chair Brendan Carr addressed Stephen Colbert's claims that CBS pulled a Democratic lawmaker's interview over federal regulatory concerns.