FCC Chair Brendan Carr: 'We're not done yet' seeing the consequences of shifting media ecosystem

Content & Profitability of Late-Night Shows - Some believe late-night shows are kept on air for political reasons, but others contend they are profitable through affiliate revenue, carriage deals, and YouTube viewership [1] - Data suggests some shows were losing money, and ratings declines could impact local broadcast TV stations' advertising revenue [2] - Local broadcast TV stations have the right to preempt programming if they believe it doesn't serve the public interest or align with their viewers' values [2][4] FCC's Role & Media Ecosystem - The FCC's role is to ensure broadcasters serve the public interest, not to censor content or review writers [4][6][7] - Local TV stations are responsible for the content they air and for judging whether it serves the needs of their local communities [7] - The media ecosystem is undergoing a massive shift, partly due to the "permission structure" provided by President Trump's election [4][5] - Further changes are expected in the media ecosystem [5][6]