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FCC fines Jacob Wohl, John Burkman $5 million
The penalty was assessed in connection with hundreds of automated phone calls, which the agency said were placed illegally.
WBD wants to put more CNN content into Max streamer
WBD wants to put more content from CNN on its streaming service Max, but existing cable and satellite deals are complicating the matter.
CW insulated from PGA Tour merger with LIV Golf for now
The CW Network is insulated from the immediate effects of a blockbuster merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed upstart LIV Golf.
Byron Allen could make offer to buy TEGNA stations
The broadcaster expressed interest in TEGNA based on its strong approach to community-driven journalism.
Showtime pulls episode of Vice on Ron DeSantis
Showtime has pulled an episode of the news magazine program Vice that focused on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Southwest inks deal with DirecTV for live in-flight television
Passengers on most Southwest Airlines flights can now stream dozens of live television channels thanks to a new partnership with DirecTV.
KCRA journalists cheer after mass shooting coverage wins Emmy
Journalists in Northern California are criticizing a local television station after it reacted to winning a regional Emmy Award in a very unexpected way.
Fox News town hall with Trump gets 2.8 million viewers
Sean Hannity's interview with former U.S. President Donald Trump drew 2.78 million overall viewers to the Fox News Channel on Thursday.
Audacy returns Live 105 to San Francisco radio
Audacy revived the "Live 105" branding for its radio station at 105.3 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area on Monday.
Dish will get booted from S&P 500 market index
Dish Network will lose its spot on the S&P 500 index later this month, the parent company of the stock market index announced on Monday.
Audacy finds no buyer for Radio.com domain at auction
The radio broadcaster wanted at least $2.5 million for the domain; despite interest, no one submitted a minimum bid.
Chuck Todd leaving NBC’s “Meet the Press”
Chuck Todd will step away as host of "Meet the Press" after nine years, and will be succeeded in the role by White House correspondent Kristen Welker.