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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · Oct 17
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We cover business and policy matters involving the tech, media and telecom industries, how they're disrupting from within, and how they're influencing your lives — in a way that aims to not waste anyone's time.

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One of the first initiatives under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, a CBS News roundtable with Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice on the Israel-Hamas truce, has less than 9,000 views on YouTube about a day after it streamed online.
Full video: Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice discuss Israel-Hamas peace deal on CBS News 24/7
YouTube video by CBS News
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Actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79. [Variety]
Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning ‘Annie Hall’ Star, Dies at 79
Diane Keaton, who starred in "Annie Hall," has died. She was 79.
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FCC Commissioner @agomezfcc.bsky.social says it's time for the agency to put a firm definition on what constitutes a broadcaster's "public interest" obligation.
FCC Commissioner Gomez: Agency must define "public interest" requirement
Speaking at an event on Thursday, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez called on the agency to issue a rule that defines a broadcaster's public interest obligation.
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Update: WGN-TV, without naming the employee, said she has been released from Border Patrol custody without charges. WGN-TV says it can't release her identity because of an internal newsroom policy.
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#BREAKING: A video producer for WGN-TV in Chicago was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents during an enforcement operation early Friday morning.

Debbie Brockman was arrested on suspicion of obstruction, something she denies.
WGN-TV producer detained by Border Patrol during operation in Chicago
A video producer for WGN-TV was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents during an enforcement operation in Chicago on Friday.
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Maybe this will win you back!
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Apple has pulled the app "ICEBlock" from its app store after Trump administration officials complained it was being used against federal officers. [CNN]
Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump administration says they threaten officers | CNN Business
Following a Trump administration request, Apple has removed ICEBlock and similar apps that allow people to alert others nearby about sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their ar...
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NEW: CNN says it will air a town hall special with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social and Sen. Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov on the government shutdown.

The special airs Wednesday, October 15 at 9 p.m. ET.
NEW: CNN says it will air a town hall special with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social and Sen. Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov on the government shutdown. The special airs Wednesday, October 15 at 9 p.m. ET.
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Senator Ted Cruz will introduce a bill in the next few weeks that allows private citizens to sue the government over censorship.
Senator Ted Cruz to introduce bill allowing lawsuits over government censorship
The measure would allow private citizens and corporations to sue the government over violations of free speech and expression.
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There's more variety on MTV in the UK
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Paramount Global is shutting down a handful of MTV channels in the United Kingdom that actually air music videos; it will keep the flagship MTV channel there, which will prioritize reality shows.
Paramount to wind down some MTV channels in United Kingdom
Paramount Global is in the process of shutting down some of its ancillary MTV-branded cable networks in the United Kingdom.
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The New York Times is the latest outlet to refuse a new Pentagon edict that limits the amount of classified and non-public information journalists may request from military employees.
News organizations refuse to sign Pentagon access order
The New York Times is the latest organization to come out against the order, which limits the amount of non-public information journalists may obtain from Pentagon employees.
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#BREAKING: A video producer for WGN-TV in Chicago was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents during an enforcement operation early Friday morning.

Debbie Brockman was arrested on suspicion of obstruction, something she denies.
WGN-TV producer detained by Border Patrol during operation in Chicago
A video producer for WGN-TV was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents during an enforcement operation in Chicago on Friday.
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TV fans are ditching expensive cable and satellite plans, so broadcasters are charging more for the distribution of their channels on those platforms — which convinces even more subscribers to cut the cord, which leads broadcasters to charge even more for their channels.
S&P: Cord-cutting continues to impact TV retrans fee revenue
Retransmission fees are expected to reach $7.4 billion by 2030, up nearly 2 percent from current rates, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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The CEO of the broadcast industry's biggest lobbying group says the Trump administration has been extremely favorable to the industry.
NAB CEO says President Trump has been good for broadcasters
NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt praised officials within the Trump administration for catering to the interests of radio and TV broadcasters.
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Charter has launched the Spectrum App Store, a single platform that allows Spectrum TV customers to activate apps like Disney Plus, Paramount Plus and ESPN Unlimited that are part of their pay TV packages or sign up for new services.
Charter launches Spectrum App Store for TV, Internet customers
Charter Communications has rolled out its long-awaited app store for Spectrum TV and Spectrum Internet customers.
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Nexstar-owned CW Network will simulcast a live town hall from its sister network NewsNation next week. The town hall will feature Bill O'Reilly and Stephen A. Smith, as well as guests like Benny Johnson and Tom Homan.
CW Network will simulcast upcoming NewsNation town hall
NewsNation will air a special live edition of “Cuomo” next week that features special guests Stephen A. Smith and Bill O’Reilly.
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SiriusXM is relaunching its talk show channel Triumph as "The Megyn Kelly Channel," starting in November.
SiriusXM to relaunch Triumph as Megyn Kelly Channel
SiriusXM will relaunch its lifestyle and topical talk show channel Triumph as the Megyn Kelly Channel as part of a new multi-year deal with the former Fox News Channel personality.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom grabbed favorable headlines earlier this week after he signed a new law that bans loud commercial advertisements on streaming video services.

But there's one major problem with the law: It's unenforceable.
Why did California pass an unenforceable ban on loud streaming ads?
The measure, which was inspired by the federal CALM Act, included no penalties for streamers who violate the law.
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iSpot: Wendy's was one of the top advertisers on ESPN during the third quarter of the year, which runs from the beginning of July to the end of September.
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Fox News has 71 of the top 100 cable network broadcasts between September 29 and October 5, according to Nielsen data. Football and other sports programming dominated the top 10 chart.
Nielsen: NFL games dominate TV ratings, ABC leads in prime-time
Football once again ruled American television during the week of September 29 through October 5, 2025, according to audience data released by Nielsen on Wednesday.
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The E. W. Scripps Company's Ion television network will air a women's-only track and field event on Friday.
Ion to air first Athlos marathon on Friday
The E. W. Scripps Company's broadcast network Ion will make its debut as the domestic television partner for Athlos NYC on Friday.
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a cartoon of a man sitting at a desk with the words triggering intensifies
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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 3d
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Excellent rebuttal, gave me lots to think about.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 3d
We don't directly sell ads; we use partners who surface ads based on your viewing habits.

Typically, the readers who see ads like this consume a significant amount of porn each week.
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