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The Watchman: Strange Superheroes on HBO Max; Fox Nation Looks at ‘What Makes America Great’
By Michael Malone last updated
The Watchman: Strange Superheroes on HBO Max; Fox Nation Looks at ‘What Makes America Great’; History Examines How We Get Through Tough Times

Leased-Access Rules Called Into Question
By John Eggerton last updated
The FCC in June 2019 signaled it was leaning toward eliminating the leased access rules as an infringement on cable operators’ First Amendment rights to choose the programming on their platforms.

NewFronts Preview: Tough Times May Be Good for Streaming Media
By Jon Lafayette published
More viewers expected to lead to shift in ad dollars

Syndication Preps Summer Plans
By Paige Albiniak published
Many shows plan to stay in production, out of the studio, until this fall

Local Anchors Enjoy National Stage on ‘CBS Weekend News’
By Michael Malone published
One bright spot amidst the pandemic nightmare, at least for station anchors, has been local talent getting to host the CBS Weekend News.

Dueling and Pooling Deep in the Heart of Texas
By Michael Malone published
Dallas-Fort Worth may just be the most competitive TV market

Viewpoint: Big Media’s Now Moment
By Adonis Hoffman published
Social justice push has brought much-needed introspection to industry?

Broadcasters Challenge Constitutionality of Carriage Mandates
By John Eggerton published
Broadcasters are pushing back on cable arguments that leased-access rules represent an infringement on cable's First Amendment rights, and for good reason.
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