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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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Trump's Plan to Rig the Midterms with the Supreme Court
Political CommentaryJudicial SystemVoting Rights
May 1, 2026

Trump's Plan to Rig the Midterms with the Supreme Court

This episode dissects how Trump's administration weaponizes the Department of Justice and FCC, while the Supreme Court actively dismantles voting rights, creating a landscape where political power is consolidated through legal and administrative maneuvering, not democratic will.

Pod Save America
Pod Save America
FINALLY: Attorneys general JOIN TOGETHER against Trump
Media ConsolidationAntitrust LawLocal News
Mar 21, 2026

FINALLY: Attorneys general JOIN TOGETHER against Trump

Eight Democratic Attorneys General launched a federal antitrust lawsuit to block the merger of NextStar and Tegna, a deal approved by the Trump FCC that would consolidate local TV news for 80% of US households.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Trump official HUMILIATES himself ON FOX NEWS | Another Day
Brendan CarrPledge America campaignMedia regulation
Feb 28, 2026

Trump official HUMILIATES himself ON FOX NEWS | Another Day

FCC Chair Brendan Carr's 'Pledge America' campaign, aimed at promoting patriotism on TV, is framed by the host as a hypocritical attempt to control media narratives and silence dissenting voices, contradicting previous conservative stances on free speech.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
LEMON DROP | Barack Obama Still Beloved, Donald Trump Still Hated!
US PoliticsDonald TrumpBarack Obama
Feb 21, 2026

LEMON DROP | Barack Obama Still Beloved, Donald Trump Still Hated!

Don Lemon and guests dissect the week's political and media controversies, from Trump's eroding support and potential war with Iran to the alleged cover-up in Jeffrey Epstein's death and a 'rightward' shift at 60 Minutes.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump & MAGA Know They're COOKED!
US PoliticsDonald TrumpElection Integrity
Feb 18, 2026

HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump & MAGA Know They're COOKED!

Don Lemon and guests dissect Donald Trump's plummeting poll numbers, the dangers of media consolidation influenced by foreign money, and the critical need for voter vigilance against election manipulation.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
BACKFIRE: Trump makes HUGE MISTAKE with Stephen Colbert
Political PressureMedia CensorshipStreisand Effect
Feb 17, 2026

BACKFIRE: Trump makes HUGE MISTAKE with Stephen Colbert

The Trump administration's attempts to pressure media outlets like CBS and Stephen Colbert are backfiring, driving audiences to alternative platforms and exposing corporate 'cravenness,' while the Epstein files continue to be a 'load-bearing wall' for political figures.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Democrats Are Winning. Don’t Blow It! (w/ Rick Wilson) | The Bulwark Podcast
US politicsRepublican PartyDemocratic Party
Feb 17, 2026

Democrats Are Winning. Don’t Blow It! (w/ Rick Wilson) | The Bulwark Podcast

Political strategists Rick Wilson and Tim Miller dissect the current political landscape, exposing GOP hypocrisy, Democratic strategic missteps, and the alarming erosion of free speech and public health under MAGA influence.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
James Talarico Colbert Interview PULLED After Trump Admin Threats
Government OverreachCensorshipMedia Regulation
Feb 17, 2026

James Talarico Colbert Interview PULLED After Trump Admin Threats

The FCC and DHS are aggressively expanding their authority to censor media and track citizens, leveraging outdated regulations and indirect pressure to suppress speech critical of government actions.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Fox News & Conservatives Freak Out Over Bad Bunny Super Bowl Performance
Culture WarsWhite Identity PoliticsSuper Bowl Halftime Show
Feb 11, 2026

Fox News & Conservatives Freak Out Over Bad Bunny Super Bowl Performance

Conservative politicians and media personalities launched a coordinated attack on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, framing it as 'smut' and 'un-American,' while critics argued it was a calculated culture war tactic rooted in white identity politics.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered