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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A US flag flies off the stern of a tour boat at the Port of Los Angele in California on July 31, 2025. (Getty Images)