THE PULSE: Entertainment’s Dramatic Week of Power Shifts and Loss
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THE POWER PLAYERS How Nexstar and Sinclair Control America’s Airwaves SPECIAL REPORT: The Media Giants That Can Make or Break Network Television
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
* The Gatekeepers: Meet the two broadcast giants that control what America watches
* Silent Power: How station groups can override network decisions
* The Kimmel Crisis: Inside the controversial suspension of a Disney/ABC talk show
* Media Monopolies: What consolidation means for the future of television
* The Regulatory Landscape:
THE POWER BROKER: BRENDAN CARR AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE FCC
THE REGULATOR’S REGULATOR
In the heart of Washington D.C., a significant shift in media regulation has been underway since November 2024. At the center of this transformation is a Georgetown-educated lawyer who has rapidly ascended through government ranks to become one of the most influential—and controversial—figures
THE LATE NIGHT SHAKE-UP Jimmy Kimmel’s Controversial Return to Late Night Television
In the ever-tumultuous world of late-night television, few controversies have rippled through the industry quite like the recent suspension and subsequent return of Jimmy Kimmel to his eponymous ABC show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” What began as controversial on-air comments has evolved into a full-blown media standoff, pitting network giants against