FCC chair calls Colbert 'censorship' controversy a 'hoax' orchestrated for clicks and donations

Source: The Washington Times stories: Politics · Bias: Center Right

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Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, says he's not trying to censor anyone and certainly didn't order CBS not to air an interview with Democrat James Talarico.

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FCC chair calls Colbert 'censorship' controversy a 'hoax' orchestrated for clicks and donations
The Washington Times stories: Politics

FCC chair calls Colbert 'censorship' controversy a 'hoax' orchestrated for clicks and donations

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Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, says he's not trying to censor anyone and certainly didn't order CBS not to air an interview with Democrat James Talarico.