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FCC Chairman Advocates Patriotic Programming to Empower Locals

3/19/2026

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is advocating a media rebalance to promote patriotic programming.
He cites local affiliates' refusal to air Jimmy Kimmel after his comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination as a positive example of local pushback against national networks.
His Pledge America Campaign urges airing the Pledge of Allegiance and pro-America content, tied to the U.S. 250th anniversary.
Carr says the shift will empower local stations and reflect community values.

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is advocating a media rebalance to promote patriotic programming.
He cites local affiliates' refusal to air Jimmy Kimmel after his comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination as a positive example of local pushback against national networks.
His Pledge America Campaign urges airing the Pledge of Allegiance and pro-America content, tied to the U.S. 250th anniversary.
Carr says the shift will empower local stations and reflect community values.