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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2025 · 24 MIN

Will Trump’s Lawsuits, Threats and Allegations Have a Chilling Effect on Journalism?

from Political Breakdown · host KQED

The Federal Communications Commission, led by President Trump's appointee Brendan Carr, is investigating San Francisco radio station KCBS for its coverage of a recent immigration enforcement action in San Jose. Plus, Carr is calling for an investigation into NPR and PBS for allegedly airing commercials and suggested the public broadcasters could be stripped of their federal funding. Scott and Marisa are joined by Ben Mullin, media reporter for The New York Times, to talk about the chilling effect the FCC's legal actions could have in newsrooms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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