CBS News Radio flashback: Douglas Edwards’ last broadcast

When Douglas Edwards began presenting the CBS Television News in 1947, he made history as the first anchor of an American TV news show. Although he left the role in 1962, Edwards remained at CBS, doing considerable TV and radio work, until 1988. Major Garrett introduces Edwards’ final radio broadcast. Source link

CBS News Radio, a beacon of broadcast journalism, signs off

Founded nearly a century ago, CBS Radio set the standard for radio news coverage, featuring legends such as Edward R. Murrow, Robert Trout and Charles Osgood, and created the template for broadcast journalists. But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service. Mo Rocca celebrates the long history of CBS News Radio, and … Read more

CBS News Radio flashback: Orson Welles’ 1938 “War of the Worlds” broadcast

On Oct. 30, 1938, CBS News Radio listeners were sent into a frenzy listening to Orson Welles’ reading of H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds,” thinking it was a real broadcast detailing an alien invasion. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns introduces the fictional, now-iconic breaking news bulletin. Source link

Kimmel-Trump clash continues as FCC launches early review of ABC’s broadcast licenses

Kimmel-Trump clash continues as FCC launches early review of ABC’s broadcast licenses – CBS News Watch CBS News A day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC is launching an early review of the network’s broadcast licenses. Carter Evans has more. Source link

First Amendment advocates blast the FCC’s early review of ABC broadcast licenses

Free speech advocates sounded the alarm Tuesday over the Federal Communications Commission’s challenge to ABC’s broadcast licenses, with some decrying the move as a threat to the First Amendment and a clear example of federal overreach. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “The FCC is neither … Read more

FCC calling for early review of Disney’s broadcast license as Kimmel clash continues

The Federal Communications Commission is calling for an early review of Disney’s broadcast license. An FCC official tells CBS News the order is related to the agency’s investigation into Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices, but it also comes amid a feud between the White House and ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News’ Kelly O’Grady has … Read more

FCC expected to order Disney stations to file broadcast license renewals early

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing FCC expected to order Disney stations to file broadcast license renewals early 03:20 UP NEXT Federal agents conducting raids tied to alleged welfare fraud in Minnesota 01:57 Kimmel says Trump joke was ‘obviously’ about age gap after calls … Read more

For women’s hockey fans, the league’s first U.S. broadcast is a watershed moment

Growing up, Kate Hoos was told girls don’t play hockey. “If you can find a girls team, we’ll let you play,” she recalled being told. But there was no girls team at the time — and it wouldn’t be until a decade later, at age 20, that she learned to skate. Now 44 and fresh … Read more

Nexstar to acquire rival broadcast company Tegna in $6.2 billion deal

Nexstar Media will acquire rival broadcast company Tegna for $6.2 billion, according to a joint announcement on Tuesday, another sign of consolidation in an already contracting TV broadcast sector. The transaction, if approved, will bring together two major players in U.S. television, expanding Nexstar’s reach in the U.S. television and local news landscape. Nexstar oversees … Read more

Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed

President Trump reversed course on Saturday and appeared to endorse Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion purchase of its rival Tegna. “We need more competition against THE ENEMY, the Fake News National TV Networks,” the president said in a post on Truth Social, adding that “good deals” like Nexstar’s purchase of Tegna will “help knock out … Read more