Michael Copps and Robert McDowell talked about media merger proposals, including the proposed AT&T-DirecTV merger and the proposed Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger. They discussed the pros and cons of mergers, what the FCC might watch for in acquisitions, and why the agency approves some but not others. They also spoke about several other issues before the Federal Communications Commission.
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US sailors conduct routine maintenance on a jet blast deflector on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz on July 9, 2025. (US Navy)