Brendan Carr
Mentioned in 35 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Brendan Carr As FCC Chairman under the Trump administration, Carr has become a focal point in podcast discussions regarding aggressive enforcement of equal-time rules against broadcast networks and talk shows, with multiple sources alleging he applies regulatory pressure against media outlets perceived as hostile to the administration. Podcasters across the political spectrum discuss his involvement with Project 2025, his communications with networks regarding specific interviews and content, and concerns about whether the FCC is being weaponized for political purposes rather than functioning as an independent agency.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 10, 2026
Questions surround Department of Justice's investigation of NFL (4/10 Hour 1)
“FCC Chairman publicly discussing whether NFL streaming expansion jeopardizes antitrust exemption”
Deadline: White House · Apr 8, 2026
"Met with some of the sharpest rebukes within his own party"
“Attacked CNN for reporting Iranian views of ceasefire as victory”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 8, 2026
PFT PM: Fernando Mendoza won't attend Draft + Future of NFL media deals
“Republican official raising questions about NFL's broadcast antitrust exemption and streaming expansion”
John Solomon Reports · Mar 31, 2026
Borderlines and Bottom Lines: James Comer on Fraud, Sanctuary Cities, and the Census Controversy
“Leading FCC effort to ban Chinese routers from U.S. network infrastructure”
Pivot · Mar 31, 2026
Iran Quagmire Questions, SpaceX IPO Plans, and The White House App
“Explicitly weaponizing FCC against media figures disagreeing with Trump; blocking Nexstar-Tegna merger”
Pivot · Mar 24, 2026
TSA Chaos, Iran War Whiplash, and White House AI Plan
“Approved unprecedented Nexstar-Tegna merger waiving ownership rules”
The Daily · Mar 18, 2026
Inside the Government’s Crackdown on TV
“FCC Chairman leading the crackdown on late-night television and threatening broadcast licenses”
Pivot · Mar 17, 2026
Billionaire Campaign Spending, Apple's Budget Gamble, and Hegseth vs. CNN
“FCC Chairman threatening broadcast networks over coverage, called 'moron'”
Law and Chaos · Mar 17, 2026
Ep 213 — As DOJ Implodes, Judiciary Shows Signs Of Life
“Threatening to revoke broadcast licenses of stations reporting accurately on Iran situation; lacks legal authority over networks”
Pod Save America · Mar 17, 2026
Trump Desperate for Strait Allies
“FCC Chair threatening to revoke broadcaster licenses over Iran war coverage, weaponizing regulatory authority”
Letters from an American · Mar 16, 2026
Launching an Ill-Thought-Out War
“FCC Chair; threatened broadcast licenses of stations running 'hoaxes and news distortions'”
Law and Chaos · Mar 2, 2026
Ep 209 — Gorsuch, Gummies, and Government Lies About Iran
“Trump FCC official whose endorsements in Democratic primary raised concerns about political interference”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 27, 2026
Most CORRUPT Takeover Yet? Trump-Backed Paramount to Buy Warner Bros.
“FCC official; praised Barry Weiss's stewardship of CBS News; represents Trump-aligned regulatory perspective”
Possible · Feb 25, 2026
Network effects, AI medicine, and the fight for free speech
“FCC official whose potential rule changes caused CBS to pre-emptively censor content”
#SistersInLaw · Feb 21, 2026
280: The Red Queen’s Revenge
“FCC Chair under Trump administration; wrote Project 2025 chapter on FCC; enforcing equal time rule against Colbert and other outlets”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Feb 21, 2026
Trump’s Tariffs Overturned
“FCC official applying regulatory pressure against media organizations disfavored by Trump administration”
On the Media · Feb 21, 2026
The Man With a Plan to Reshape Broadcast TV
“FCC Chair using public interest standards to pressure broadcasters; issued 'easy way or hard way' ultimatum to networks”
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay · Feb 20, 2026
LaBeouf Takes Louisiana. Plus, Colbert, Crockett, and Talarico.
“FCC Chair implementing equal-time rule enforcement; criticized for taking direction from Trump administration”
Pod Save America · Feb 20, 2026
1123: Trump: "I've Won Affordability"
“FCC Chairman enforcing equal time rules against broadcast networks hosting Democratic candidates”
Louder with Crowder · Feb 18, 2026
Liar Liar: Stephen Colbert Gets His BS Debunked by CBS & A Strong Independent Black Woman
“FCC Chairman who signaled intent to enforce equal time rules more strictly against partisan talk shows”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 18, 2026
February 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“FCC Chairman who released letter reconsidering equal-time rule exemptions for talk shows”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 17, 2026
2/17/26: Epstein Files Coverup, ICE Caught Lying, Trump Election Takeover
“FCC chair; reportedly pressured networks regarding James Tallarico interview”
Timcast IRL · Feb 13, 2026
Trump WITHDRAWS ICE From Minnesota, ITS OVER w/ Vince Offer
“FCC Chairman tweeting about Apple News bias; investigating platform's left-wing content curation”
Law and Chaos · Feb 10, 2026
Ep 203 — The Fifth Circuit Goes Full Korematsu
“FCC chair threatening to investigate The View for having Democratic guests on air, illustrating weaponization of regulatory agencies.”
Pivot · Feb 10, 2026
AI Spending Spree, Crypto Winter, and Kara's Message to Jeff Bezos
“FCC Chairman launching probe into The View over equal time rule concerns”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 22, 2026
Under Secretary of State Sarah B. Rogers on dismantling the "Censorship Industrial Complex"
“FCC official and podcast friend; mentioned regarding Jimmy Kimmel censorship incident”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Jan 21, 2026
#635 - Sen. Bernie Sanders
“Mount Sinai CEO earning $26M annually; criticized for not negotiating fairly with striking nurses”
The Vergecast · Jan 16, 2026
Siri is a Gemini
Hard Fork · Jan 9, 2026
Grok’s Undressing Scandal + Claude Code Capers + Casey Busts a Reddit Hoax
“Government official mentioned as potential threat to Apple if they enforce content policies against X”
The Vergecast · Dec 19, 2025
Brendan Carr is a dummy
“FCC Commissioner; testified before Senate Commerce Committee; asserts authority to regulate broadcast speech; claims FCC is not independent agency.”
The Vergecast · Dec 12, 2025
How to vibe-write a country hit
“FCC Commissioner; criticized EU fine against X/Twitter as anti-American; uses regulatory authority for political goals”
The Vergecast · Dec 9, 2025
2025 year in review
“FCC chair; attacked Jimmy Kimmel; sparked free speech debate and policy move of year”
The Vergecast · Dec 5, 2025
It's code red for ChatGPT
“Using informal pressure to force telecom companies to eliminate DEI programs in exchange for regulatory approval”
Lovett or Leave It · Sep 27, 2025
Escalating Tensions
“Threatened Jimmy Kimmel with 'easy way or hard way' ultimatum; used regulatory authority to pressure media”
Lovett or Leave It · Sep 20, 2025
Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Gutfeld
“Issued ultimatum to ABC regarding Jimmy Kimmel; threatened license revocation and fines for network conduct”