The FCC has approved Skydance's acquisition of CBS-owner Paramount for $8 billion, contingent on the companies ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. They agreed to include a broader range of political perspectives, likely shifting towards more conservative programming following critiques of CBS's alleged bias. As part of the agreement, Skydance will also hire an ombudsman to address complaints about bias. FCC Chair Brendan Carr welcomed these changes, emphasizing the need for fair and unbiased news reporting.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Skydance's $8 billion purchase of CBS-owner Paramount after the companies agreed to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs but feature a 'diversity of viewpoints from across the political and ideological spectrum.'
In light of the Trump administration's critiques of CBS's alleged anti-conservative bias, the companies' commitment to address bias in the lawsuit likely means featuring more conservative programming.
Skydance agreed to employ an ombudsman for at least two years, 'who will receive and evaluate any complaints of bias or other concerns involving CBS.'
Republican FCC Chair Brendan Carr stated, 'Americans no longer trust the legacy national news media to report fully, accurately, and fairly. It is time for a change.'
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