FCC clears Paramount, Skydance merger
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In the aftermath of the FCC's approval of the Skydance-Paramount merger, there has been consternation, angst and even anger over how it went down.
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The Federal Communications Commission has approved the $8 billion merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media, claiming “significant changes,” are coming to the CBS owner.
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The company said it will conduct a “comprehensive review” of CBS after the merger goes through to ensure the network is operating in the public interest.
The $8 billion deal's green light comes after CBS reached a $16 million settlement with Donald Trump over his lawsuit against "60 Minutes"
Brendan Carr, FCC Chairman, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to respond to allegations that the Trump Administration pressured Paramount into a settlement agreement before approving a merger with Skydance.
Chris McCarthy, co-CEO of Paramount Global and president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment, has opted to depart the company once its acquisition by Skydance is completed early next month. McCarthy, a 22-year veteran of Paramount Global and predecessor Viacom,