The FCC has opened an investigation into a radio station's news coverage of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. www.kqed.org/news/1202597... - ThreadSky

bradheath.bsky.social • 15 days ago

The FCC has opened an investigation into a radio station's news coverage of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

https://www.kqed.org/news/12025977/fcc-investigates-sf-radio-station-for-ice-reporting-sparking-press-freedom-fears

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esmewrites.bsky.social•14 days ago

free speech seems un-free

marcosantana.bsky.social•15 days ago

Just keep suing the Trump Administration @normeisen.bsky.social

suziehorton.bsky.social•15 days ago

Another step towards authoritarianism.

againstfacists.bsky.social•15 days ago

Drip drip drip

cookedmillennial.bsky.social•15 days ago

Let’s start crowdfunding legal expense funds. I’m in.

dagfish.bsky.social•15 days ago

Living in a Shitocracy- run by grifters, racists, and fascists. happy times

thewidow21.bsky.social•15 days ago

Soon we’ll all need HAM radios to connect with each others. 🤬

audrey60.bsky.social•15 days ago

I’m sure “the public” are interested in what a government body is doing…so why is he concerned about “public interest”

radarnick.bsky.social•14 days ago

Using the power of the Oval Office to intimidate local radio. Are we in 1930's Germany all over again?

springforward1.bsky.social•14 days ago

YES
THERE ARE NAZIS IN THE WH

avivahadara.bsky.social•14 days ago

1/23/25, Trump called for MSNBC to be shut down, saying "...worse than CNN. They shouldn’t have a right to broadcast..." 10/29/25, he threatened the licenses of "television broadcast outlets" that he doesn't like.
On 10/23/25, he threateded to jail reporters &24 hrs ago https://deadline.com/2025/02/trump-pentagon-cnn-washington-post-1236282550/

avivahadara.bsky.social•14 days ago

CORRECTION
both October dates would be 2024, not
2025. Sorry.

teamgiantasteroid.bsky.social•15 days ago

They’re going to weaponize every agency.

normalcitizenvt.bsky.social•15 days ago

Jesus

saganleft2soon.bsky.social•15 days ago

I'm sure there's a chapter in the Authoritarian Playbook titled "How to control the narrative by controlling the Media".
Truth Social, check. X, check. FCC investigations, check.
Trump has been playing the media since he entered the real estate scene in NY, claiming business acumen and sexploits

ampersine.bsky.social•15 days ago

The Free Speech Absolutists are absoluting again

jlp2024.bsky.social•15 days ago

Stalinist, fascist, which adjective?

copernicussees.bsky.social•15 days ago

The first federal judge to get their hands on this is going to have a field day. The whole "just pretend the constitution doesn't exist" just isn't likely to catch on with the federal judiciary. Not that they can really do anything about it, I guess.

jdevaney999.bsky.social•15 days ago

Impeach

pnwmelissa.bsky.social•15 days ago

I knew it

brianmasson.bsky.social•15 days ago

Local news organizations, working independently throughout the country, could challenge the Trump administration to a game of whackamole it can't win.

serioustalk.bsky.social•15 days ago

Every day, it gets worse and worse.

jpure.bsky.social•15 days ago

The fascist era is here.

nintyfan1991.bsky.social•15 days ago

Fuck Brendan Carr. And Fuck Trump! Sue!

arts-letters.bsky.social•15 days ago

Time to donate to KCBS.

lmhinh.bsky.social•15 days ago

My thoughts exactly!

nateofsun.bsky.social•15 days ago

Full-on Gestapo move

fraochs.bsky.social•15 days ago

Gonna be a hard argument given they allowed another news org to follow them during actual ice “enforcement” activities.

webrant.bsky.social•15 days ago

Fascist intimidation from Brendan Carr as FCC "investigates" Bay Area KCBS for its coverage of ICE enforcement attacks in San Jose in January.

https://bsky.app/profile/bradheath.bsky.social/post/3lhltxjvk222c

lkthompson.bsky.social•15 days ago

Freedom of the Press, but only when we like what the press reports…am I right?

smpatkinson.bsky.social•15 days ago

So much for freedom of speech! Proud of radio station KQED!

mnasca.bsky.social•15 days ago

Perhaps the FCC might want to investigate Google instead:

“That four-day operation in Colorado? It happened in November 2010. The 123 people targeted in New Orleans? That was February of last year. Wisconsin? September 2018.” Dara Kerr

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/06/ice-us-immigration-deportations-google

jemersoncooper.bsky.social•15 days ago

The Fourth Estate is fully under attack

This isn’t #fakenews name calling … that was the opening salvo to sew doubt/distrust

Now the legal action starts and the large-scale lawsuits that might settle for millions, and weaken news outlets who are critical

This is a multi-prong attack

jemersoncooper.bsky.social•14 days ago

https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24/24-829/341639/20250131173910823_24-%20Petition.pdf

karltballs.lol•15 days ago

They’re sending in the brown shirts

thunderhawk13.bsky.social•15 days ago

Response:

notwelcomematt.bsky.social•15 days ago

The Ministry of Propaganda

progressivepeter.bsky.social•15 days ago

This seems to be far far outside their lawful scope of action. They don't get to harass based on the content. (An investigation such as this is purely political harassment.)

katelynstarrpdx.bsky.social•15 days ago

Press freedom is critical for any democracy.

mountainvoice.bsky.social•15 days ago

ABSOLUTELY!!!

mainerower.bsky.social•15 days ago

And control of the press is one of the first things an autocracy must achieve.

mykel11.bsky.social•15 days ago

When has this become a matter for investigation? When media learns of law enforcement activities they generally cover them. Think OJ Simpson, Richard Koresh and on and on. The US is losing all credibility on the world stage as a free country with a free media.

badjohnbrown.bsky.social•15 days ago

This only makes sense if you see the public interest as Trump's interests. Which, of course, it is not.

ericbono.bsky.social•15 days ago

In a progressive San Francisco market. At least their corrupt biased attacks are obvious.

citizene.bsky.social•15 days ago

Maybe the FCC can open an investigation into the lies and toxic racist propaganda airing on AM radio conservative programs every day

challenger-grey.bsky.social•15 days ago

I wonder if it also applies to Fox News ride-alongs with the ICE enforcement agents for the "action-packed" TV news shows.

You can't cover it openly with a reported in your car while screaming, "Don't report what we haven't told you."

qgennas.bsky.social•15 days ago

Even with the consolidation of local media under one conservative banner in red states, the Trump administration decides the unaffiliated (free republic - free to associate with whomever they like) need to be individually controlled by police actions.

It's amazing there are local independents.

qgennas.bsky.social•15 days ago

After seeing so many information brokers on the stage at the Inauguration, it was easier to forget how many ways monopolies haven't penetrated every American market.

This 60 year Heritage project feels so all encompassing that it's hard to remember: it's not everyone everywhere all at once.

fricker.bsky.social•15 days ago

Carr's definition of public interest is based on the interests of who he wants to impress.

pbdaileyfl.bsky.social•15 days ago

Talk about weaponizing government

rvbdrm.com•15 days ago

With alt text

azpenguin.bsky.social•15 days ago

"Dear Mr. Carr, I feel that you should be aware that some asshole is signing your name to stupid letters. Sincerely, station manager."

shhtim.bsky.social•13 days ago

Public Interest Obligations, interesting phrase, isn’t that the government’s primary duty?

hodag1977.bsky.social•15 days ago

Dictatorship is here.

ordinarylunch.bsky.social•15 days ago

Chat we are cooked

rjnerddad.bsky.social•15 days ago

So no more first amendment.

1, 4, 5, 8, 14... Only 21 left to go. (They won't throw out 2)

finleycordain.bsky.social•15 days ago

they would definitely have to deal with 2 at some point.

gasorg.bsky.social•15 days ago

The radio station should refuse to cooperate with the investigation.

elliejanellie.bsky.social•15 days ago

I’m sure Elon will clear up anything that might infringe upon free speech, right?
This was timely and I’m sure in no way retaliatory 😉👇

https://bsky.app/profile/kanterbeth.bsky.social/post/3lhkrp2tthk2z

djzap.bsky.social•15 days ago

This hits home. #KCBS is considered one of the world’s first #radio stations, and formative to #SiliconValley history. Its original license goes back to #CharlesHerrold in 1909 and his radio- #telephony system. Based in #SanJose, it’s as significant as #Marconi himself.

djzap.bsky.social•15 days ago

In fact, the site is adjacent to the Circle of Palms Plaza which includes an enormous #California State Seal marking the first state capital & legislature in 1849.
Herrold is the “father of audio broadcasting”, & the station carries the legacy as one of the world’s first broadcast radio stations.

djzap.bsky.social•15 days ago

Attacking this station which survived through two world wars, the Great Depression, and led to the development of Silicon Valley is bound to have immense significance. They’re literally attacking the nation’s oldest broadcaster, which is integral to information and American democracy!

trickcyclist.bsky.social•15 days ago

They will attack any organisation that challenges them or exposes the truth. This is Fascism in action. We have seen this many times. But always in much smaller populations.

sutherla.bsky.social•15 days ago

The Federal Censorship Commission #FCC is hard at work

mistermisanthrope.bsky.social•15 days ago

But do not call them fascists whatever you do! S/

tnellie.bsky.social•15 days ago

What about the Fox News cosplays with Dr phil?

dclascelle.bsky.social•15 days ago

The coverage wasn’t state radio enough . . .

capitalistfool.bsky.social•15 days ago

Right from Orban's playbook

1gregtodd.bsky.social•15 days ago

ohmreitor.bsky.social•15 days ago

See this man... his name is Brendan Carr, he currently runs the FCC. We should *personally* let him know what he think of his handling of the FCC.

proudmama2.bsky.social•15 days ago

The equivalent of when journalists disappeared in the 1930's.

lcaliforinquena.bsky.social•15 days ago

KCBS is an award-winning powerhouse of 24/7 news that’s been around since 1909. They’re a staple of solid news & investigative reporting in SF Bay region, which is comprised of nearly 8M people.

Of course, #FCC is gunning for them. They’re the gold standard in news gathering and broadcasting. 1/2

lcaliforinquena.bsky.social•15 days ago

They are truth tellers, a fact that flies in the face of mendacious, unethical government practices.

America needs more #KCBS and less POTUS-motivated harassment. Czarina Tom Homan can go to Gitmo. Hell is a resort.

#CBSnews
#CBS
2/2

doug5301.bsky.social•15 days ago

🚨

ayallgood.bsky.social•15 days ago

Oh, FFS!

exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social•15 days ago

In order to ensure that people who need to access this information actually can do so, use alt text.

Many won't share without it, and unfollow people who share other people's content if it isn't accessible.

ttice.bsky.social•15 days ago

I guess the 1A is not a thing anymore

buddhaclauser.bsky.social•15 days ago

Because it’s owned by Soros! They hate him because Soros, defends democracy around the world! Not guilty of any of the things the Republicans have been trying to put on his head for 1 million years! you dumb fvck Americans. Wake up!

resistmagafascism.bsky.social•15 days ago

If they succeed the next Democratic POTUS can use this precedent as a way to shut down the entire right wing propaganda machine.
I almost hope they succeed.

armouredphalanx.bsky.social•15 days ago

Mighty optimistic of you to assume that there'll be another Democrat President. The US is rapidly heading towards Russian-style democracy-in-name-only. If you wanted real, substantial changes, the Democrats would have spent the last decade fighting tooth and nail to overturn Citizens United.

dachshuahuadad.bsky.social•15 days ago

You don't do this kind of thing if you're going to allow your political opponents to take power again

midwesternrosarian.bsky.social•15 days ago

Here we go - the weaponization of the FCC

drrxufa.bsky.social•15 days ago

Little pathetic White fascist @brendancarr retaliating for orange degenerate felon

haveyouanywool.bsky.social•14 days ago

Um, publishing the truth is consistent with their public obligations? Does this clown know that there aren’t any laws governing the substance of the press, other than generally applicable ones like those prohibiting threats and so forth? There is NO “official” news media in the United States.

janus303.bsky.social•15 days ago

They’re threatening the same of KUSA TV in Denver.

janus303.bsky.social•15 days ago

pschex.bsky.social•15 days ago

Good report. Thanks.

jacksonmcbride.bsky.social•15 days ago

Using Big Government to commit bureaucratic terrorism against the free press.

dontinnovate.bsky.social•15 days ago

They were always going to come for the media. I don’t get why most in media never got that or cared…

thunderhawk13.bsky.social•15 days ago

They love a circus

blasphemyisfun.bsky.social•15 days ago

Sounds like a proper use of a “Go Fuck Yourselves” response.

persisted2020.bsky.social•15 days ago

Stalinism is our new reality

kelong.bsky.social•15 days ago

Stand up and punch Carr right in the face. None of this is illegal in any way. Bullies only understand one thing and that’s kicking them in the teeth.

smlrun.bsky.social•15 days ago

someone needs to sue FCC.

pithypacky.bsky.social•15 days ago

They despise a free press. They cannot tolerate any criticism, bullies that they are.

meyerson.bsky.social•15 days ago

What exactly are they "investigating"? What law did any of these broadcasters break? How could they be punished?

And Trump's first term, his underlings took useless actions like this all the time just to make the boss feel good.

aquariusing.bsky.social•15 days ago

Oh you mean the same investigations on free press that fascists do? Yeah those ones. 🚩🚨

catocokid.bsky.social•15 days ago

Fucking nazis.

thunderhawk13.bsky.social•15 days ago

First Amendment and FUCK OFF FCC

FAFO

chewy2152.bsky.social•15 days ago

I said a while back!!!! When people are separated off of right and wrong based off politics, we are lawless…..

wombat2k.com•15 days ago

It’s OK. They are new at this and they might just not be very familiar with the first amendment which is a not very well known part of the constitution.

sailorjourno.bsky.social•15 days ago

Making Pirate Radio great again.

maraleia.bsky.social•15 days ago

This is fucking insane.

camerondurham.bsky.social•15 days ago

I thought when you were famous the let you do it?

camerondurham.bsky.social•15 days ago

California is never getting fire disaster relief now

realjmw.bsky.social•15 days ago

Party of “Don’t weaponize the government” caught weaponizing government.

tom-from-mpls.bsky.social•15 days ago

Criminals hate this one trick

kurkn.bsky.social•15 days ago

Gestapo like to work under cover.

alexandraunlocked.bsky.social•15 days ago

I wonder if all of the people who scream "FREEDOM OF SPEECH" every time they get called out in their bigotry will rail against the FCC because of this...

(They won't)

vaelis.bsky.social•15 days ago

Boy it’s a great thing that we as a nation allowed the right and the media to redefine “free speech” away from what the founders intended - protection against government reprisals for what you say and for your reporting - and towards normalizing hate speech and violence against minorities.

monicany.bsky.social•15 days ago

Imagine if the FCC did this to Faux News under the Biden admin. 🙄

jordanahoward.bsky.social•15 days ago

The only response this merits is the text of the first amendment next to an emoji of a middle finger.

scrapzilla.bsky.social•15 days ago

What does Ms Gomez have to say about this?

@agomezfcc.bsky.social

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