Perry Sook

Perry Sook is the Chairman, President, and CEO of Nexstar Media Group, a leading broadcasting company in the United States. He is currently newsworthy due to Nexstar's proposed $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, another significant player in local television. Recent developments include a federal judge blocking the merger until an antitrust lawsuit is settled, despite the FCC's approval. This block raises concerns about the increasing concentration of local television ownership in the U.S., particularly with the midterm elections approaching. The merger's potential impact on local news content and its accessibility makes Sook and Nexstar's actions highly relevant in the current media landscape.