Streaming Into the Void - May 3, 2026 - The FCC is the Show

This week, the Federal Communications Commission wants to be heard, but is what they're saying worth hearing?

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Show Notes

Paramount, In Request For FCC Funding OK, Notes It Will Be 49.5% Foreign-Owned After WBD Merger

Foreign Ownership Rules and Policies for Common Carrier, Aeronautical En Route and Aeronautical Fixed Radio Station Licensees | Federal Communications Commission

Paramount-Warner Bros. $110 Billion Deal Hit With Consumer Suit

More State Attorneys General, Including Some Republicans, Join Antitrust Lawsuit Against Nexstar-Tegna Merger; Ohio Reaches Settlement

Trump's FCC Orders ABC to File Broadcast TV License Renewals Within 30 Days in Wake of Jimmy Kimmel's Melania Joke

Broadcast group says FCC Disney license review creates significant uncertainty | Reuters

Amazon to televise 3 marquee Duke basketball games as part of landmark deal - ESPN

‘The Boys’ Spinoff ‘Gen V’ Canceled After Two Seasons on Prime Video

'Hazbin Hotel' Renewed for Fifth and Final Season at Prime Video

'Scrubs' & 'Shifting Gears' Renewed By ABC, 'R.J. Decker' Remains On The Bubble

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Will Return for Season 2

'Clueless' Sequel Series With Alicia Silverstone Not Moving Forward At Peacock

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