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Sep 19, 2025
Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly and former German foreign minister, dives into the UN's pivotal role during geopolitical upheaval. She discusses vital reform priorities, enhancing efficiency, and the challenges of securing funding, especially from the U.S. Amid growing nationalism, she emphasizes the importance of diplomacy and global cooperation. Baerbock also addresses the swift transition to renewable energy as an urgent global objective, highlighting the complexities of international collaboration in these uncertain times.
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FCC Pressure Shifts Media Power Dynamics
- Brendan Carr's public pressure on ABC signaled a new, aggressive use of FCC influence over broadcasters.
- Hannah Miller and Tim Stenovec highlight media fragmentation and business incentives that amplify such threats.
Business Stakes Drive Editorial Decisions
- Media executives may capitulate to political pressure because business deals depend on regulatory approvals.
- Hannah Miller notes Nexstar's Tegna takeover needs FCC signoff, creating incentives to avoid conflict.
Government Pressure Spans Media And Tech
- Government influence can extend beyond traditional broadcasters into tech platforms.
- Tim Stenovec and Hannah Miller connect past pressures on tech with current moves against TV hosts.