Summary

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has launched an investigation into NPR and PBS, alleging they may be violating federal law by airing commercial advertisements.

He also urged Congress to defund them, arguing taxpayer support is outdated.

Critics, including FCC Democratic commissioners and media advocacy groups, say the move is politically motivated and aimed at intimidating independent journalism.

Carr has previously acted on Trump’s media complaints and contributed to Project 2025.

NPR and PBS deny wrongdoing, asserting their underwriting practices comply with FCC regulations.

  • @TrickDacy
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    62 hours ago

    Everything done on and by social media though? Perfectly fine. FCC has zero notes.

    • @atempuser23
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      PBS has a great presence on youtube. It’s become my preferred way of watching PBS shows.

      • @TrickDacy
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        111 minutes ago

        NPR and PBS are different things though… ?

        • @atempuser23
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          I corrected my comment. I made a typo. Thanks for the catch