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Today, Explained Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter The Glenn Beck Program Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov Macroaggressions On the Media The Chris Plante Show The Charlie Kirk Show The Vergecast Lovett or Leave It

Episode Mentions

Today, Explained · May 21, 2026

Late night’s long goodbye

“Major station ownership group refusing to carry Jimmy Kimmel on ABC affiliates nationwide due to his political commentary”

Late-night television cancellation and format declineBroadcast network financial pressures and cost-cuttingSports rights bidding wars and media rights inflation

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Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · May 7, 2026

The Hidden Truth of Helen Keller | May 7, 2026

“Media company that owns local news stations; referenced for coordinated messaging across outlets”

Helen Keller Historical Accuracy and LegacyAnn Sullivan's Role in Helen Keller's AccomplishmentsDisability Representation and Media Narratives

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The Glenn Beck Program · Apr 29, 2026

Glenn's Controversial Take on the Comey Seashell Indictment | Guest: Benny Johnson | 4/29/26

“Local station owner that preempted Jimmy Kimmel show in response to controversial content”

FCC Broadcast Licensing and Public Interest ObligationsEqual Time Doctrine and Entertainment vs. News ClassificationJames Comey Indictment and Constitutional Free Speech Limits

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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 27, 2026

The Aftermath of Trump's Third Assassination Attempt

“Criticized for consolidating local media stations and distributing identical scripts to stations nationwide, contributing to media polarization”

Political Violence and Assassination AttemptsGun Access and Firearm RegulationMental Health and Psychotic Breaks

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Macroaggressions · Mar 18, 2026

#630: Media Drove the Getaway Car Again

“Owns 223 television stations; largest owner is BlackRock; coordinates local news messaging nationally”

Operation Mockingbird and CIA media infiltrationSmith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2012 and legalized domestic propagandaMedia consolidation and BlackRock/Vanguard ownership concentration

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On the Media · Feb 21, 2026

The Man With a Plan to Reshape Broadcast TV

“Conservative-led broadcaster seeking ownership cap increases; suspended Kimmel; known for imposing editorial directives on affiliates”

FCC Equal Time Rule EnforcementPublic Interest Standard in BroadcastingBroadcast License Renewal and Merger Review

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The Chris Plante Show · Feb 12, 2026

2-12-26 Hour 3 - Sharyl Attkisson Calls In to Discuss ICE in Minnesota

“Distributes Sharyl Attkisson's Full Measure show across stations nationwide and in Washington D.C.”

Voter ID Requirements and Election SecurityICE Operations and Immigration EnforcementCommunity Obstruction of Federal Law Enforcement

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The Charlie Kirk Show · Feb 7, 2026

THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 114 — All-American Halftime Hoopla + AI Scott Adams? + Roblox ICE Raids?

“Broadcasting partner for All-American Halftime Show distribution”

All-American Halftime Show ProductionAI-Generated Content of Deceased Public FiguresDigital Likeness Rights and Estate Planning

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The Vergecast · Dec 19, 2025

Brendan Carr is a dummy

“Owns multiple local broadcast stations; consolidates local news control; subject of FCC regulatory scrutiny under Brendan Carr.”

FCC Regulatory Authority Over Broadcast TelevisionGovernment Censorship and Free Speech RegulationRegulation by Enforcement vs. Rule of Law

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Lovett or Leave It · Sep 27, 2025

Escalating Tensions

“Continued to preempt Kimmel reruns on ABC affiliates even after Disney's reversal, affecting 20% of country's viewership”

DOJ Politicization and Prosecutorial IndependenceTrump Administration Threats to Media and Free SpeechJimmy Kimmel Reinstatement and Disney Capitulation

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