After NPR and PBS defunding, FCC receives call to take away station licenses

After NPR and PBS defunding, the FCC received a call to take away station licenses. The Center for American Rights submitted comments to the FCC's 'Empowering Local Broadcast TV Stations' proceeding, criticizing national networks for left-wing bias and suggesting they indoctrinate viewers. The National Hispanic Media Coalition criticized the FCC for using regulatory authority to influence newsroom behavior and constrain editorial decision-making. The FCC is exploring regulations to address anticompetitive leverage and behavior by large networks, potentially involving prohibiting certain contract provisions and strengthening local station rights.