Brendan Carr

Brendan Carr is the current chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He is newsworthy due to his involvement in the controversy surrounding Stephen Colbert's claim that CBS pulled an interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico due to FCC concerns about 'equal time' rules. Colbert accused the Trump administration of censorship, alleging the FCC influenced CBS's decision. Carr has publicly stated that journalists were 'lied to' regarding the situation. CBS denies prohibiting the interview. The situation is relevant because it raises questions about potential FCC influence on media content and accusations of censorship, particularly concerning political interviews and the enforcement of 'equal time' regulations.