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Another significant development is the Federal Communications Commission's approval of the merger between Paramount and Sky Dance—the Hollywood studio known for producing major films and television. Crucially, the FCC mandated that Sky Dance commit to unbiased journalism and eschew programs focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as part of the approval process.
This move, as reported by The New York Times, has ignited debate about the role of ideology, bias, and censorship in media ownership and content creation. Critics see this as a potential capitulation to political pressures, particularly if these policies reflect externally imposed restrictions or influence from government agencies eager to control narratives.