FCC Pressure and Media Capitulation - The FCC, under Brendan Carr, is perceived to be exerting pressure on Disney/ABC, potentially influencing content decisions [1][3] - NextStar's merger transaction is a key factor, as they may not want to jeopardize the deal by opposing the FCC [1] - The White House's stance on the issue is unclear, with potential contradictions in Brendan Carr's statements regarding political satire [2][3][4] - A $6 billion deal between NextStar and Tegna is awaiting FCC approval, mirroring a past situation where CBS settled with President Trump for over $16 million before a merger approval [7][8] Free Speech and Legal Considerations - The silencing of Jimmy Kimmel was done by his employer, not the FCC directly, making it an extra-legal issue focused on pressure [1] - Anna Gomez of the FCC stated it is not the FCC's job to judge what is and is not funny, or to determine content [1] - Legal action by Jimmy Kimmel against ABC would depend on his contract terms, specifically termination clauses [1] Media Business Vulnerability - Traditional television media is vulnerable due to declining viewership and advertising revenue [13][16] - News organizations that are part of larger conglomerates may be more susceptible to pressure due to their smaller contribution to the overall balance sheet [15][16] - The media industry is facing a "carrots and sticks" strategy from the White House, leveraging government power to influence media organizations [17] Ownership and Editorial Influence - Media owners are increasingly involved in coverage decisions, dictating terms and influencing editorial posture [18][19] - Examples include Skyance's re-fashioning of CBS News and ownership changes at the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times [20][21]

And we were just discussing with Jason Baitman the latest major shakeup in late night television. Disney owned ABC announcing it's pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air. We get more details now from NBC News correspondent Liz Kitz.>> This morning Jimmy Kimmel off the air. The host seen leaving his studio last night after ABC announced it suspending his long-running late night show indefinitely. During his monologue Monday night, Kimmel made comments about the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, accus ...

Good evening from New York. I'm Chris Hayes. When Steven Kber announced that his late night show was being cancelled back in July, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, had a chilling reaction.>> Fallon has no talent. Kimmel has no talent. They're next. They're going to be going. I hear they're going to be going.I don't know, but I would imagine because they get, you know, Co Bear has better ratings than Kimmel or Fallon. You know that >> they're next. I hear they're going to be going.Well, toni ...

From standing ovations to controversial statements on stage and the red carpet, the Emmy Awards providing viral moments with millions of views and plenty of chatter across the web. on the edge of your knife. >> The pit.>> Even as ratings for live award shows continue their longunning decline, >> people are reading about the shows. They're watching the shows a little bit, but it's when they get to the office on Monday morning and someone says, "Did you see the Steven Cobear clip? That's how people are consum ...

Business Strategy - Paramount aims to focus on its streaming service, CBS, with ambitious long-term plans [1] - Paramount does not want to be in the pay-per-view business [1] - The company is expected to make aggressive moves over the next seven years [2] Partnership & Alignment - The company expresses strong alignment and excitement regarding Paramount's plans [1] - The company appreciates being part of Paramount's future endeavors [2]

>> Coming in hot right now. Sports broadcasting rights getting a huge shakeup this week with ESPN and Fox announcing they are teaming up to create a single streaming service. Also Paramount now striking a $7.7% billion rights deal with the UFC.Lots going on in sports and live sports in particular. Here to talk about that and so much more. Rich Kleiman is boardrooms co-founder and CEO.Good morning to you, sir. Good morning guys. We've got a big event coming up in September which we'll promote and talk about ...

Strategic Partnership - Paramount 与 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 达成 77 亿美元的协议 [1] - 该协议赋予 CBS 和 Paramount+ 对混合武术 (MMA) 比赛的流媒体和广播权 [1] Business Development - Paramount 在与 Skydance 合并后几天达成了与 UFC 的协议 [1]

Business Development - Paramount 与 Ultimate Fighting Championship 达成 77 亿美元的协议 [1] - 该协议赋予 CBS 和 Paramount+ 对混合武术比赛的流媒体和广播权 [1] Corporate Strategy - Paramount 在与 Skydance 合并几天后达成了这笔交易 [1]

Business Deal - Paramount 与 Ultimate Fighting Championship 达成 77 亿美元的协议 [1] - 该协议赋予 CBS 和 Paramount+ 对混合武术比赛的流媒体和广播权 [1] Company Strategy - 该交易发生在与 Skydance 合并几天后 [1]

Strategic Partnerships - Paramount entered into a $7.7 billion deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship [1] - The deal grants CBS and Paramount+ streaming and broadcasting rights to mixed martial arts fights [1]