FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called for a media correction in an interview with Fox News, emphasizing the need for unbiased and trustworthy journalism. Carr noted the recent cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show and criticized the presence of partisan content. He referenced Skydance’s plans to eliminate diversity initiatives and introduce an ombudsman to address potential biases at CBS News, if the proposed merger with Paramount is approved. Carr emphasized that this merger is still pending FCC approval and that the FCC is currently reviewing the proposal.
During the interview, Carr also touched on the challenges faced by ‘The View’ after co-host Joy Behar criticized former President Obama for alleged misconduct. The White House suggested that the show might be in trouble due to its content and ratings struggles. Carr agreed that the show has faced several legal issues in the past, with one episode requiring the interruption of the broadcast to address legal notices. Carr suggested that the show’s decline in ratings could be a result of such controversies. Overall, Carr highlighted the broader impact of political pressures on media outlets, suggesting that the current climate has significant consequences for the industry.