Can the FCC take away broadcast licenses because the Trump administration doesn’t like how TV stations cover the Iran war? Does the First Amendment have anything to say about it? In this episode of the Votes and Verdicts podcast, Bloomberg Intelligence TMT litigation and policy analyst Matt Schettenhelm sits down with Brent Skorup of the Cato Institute. They discuss President Donald Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s recent threats to revoke broadcast licenses based on coverage of the Iran war. They consider the applicable FCC rules, how the First Amendment applies differently to broadcasters and the likelihood that the Supreme Court will take up these questions.

 

Can the FCC take away broadcast licenses because the Trump administration doesn&rsquo;t like how TV stations cover the Iran war? Does the First Amendment have anything to say about it? In this episode of the Votes and Verdicts podcast, Bloomberg Intelligence TMT litigation and policy analyst Matt Schettenhelm sits down with Brent Skorup of the Cato Institute. They discuss President Donald Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr&rsquo;s recent threats to revoke broadcast licenses based on coverage of the Iran war. They consider the applicable FCC rules, how the First Amendment applies differently to broadcasters and the likelihood that the Supreme Court will take up these questions.
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Votes and Verdicts is a series that examines the intersection of business, policy and law. It features conversations between Bloomberg Intelligence's team of litigation and policy analysts and thought leaders discussing legal and policy issues affecting markets and business decisions across many sectors.

Votes and Verdicts is a series that examines the intersection of business, policy and law. It features conversations between Bloomberg Intelligence's team of litigation and policy analysts and thought leaders discussing legal and policy issues affecting markets and business decisions across many sectors.

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Cato’s Skorup on Risks to Broadcast Licenses

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As a fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance and US–Iran tensions enter a critical new phase, the world and markets are watching to see what comes next. In this episode of Votes and Verdicts, Bloomberg Intelligence’s senior defense analyst and retired Army Colonel Wayne Sanders joins us to discuss the war’s next steps. We examine key issues that will be the subject of negotiations during the ceasefire, including the Strait of Hormuz and the unresolved nuclear issue. We also discuss geopolitical takeaways for China, Russia and NATO, and how companies like Lockheed Martin, RTX, Boeing, Northrop Grumman and L3Harris can benefit from potential US military funding.

As a fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance and US&ndash;Iran tensions enter a critical new phase, the world and markets are watching to see what comes next. In this episode of Votes and Verdicts, Bloomberg Intelligence&rsquo;s senior defense analyst and retired Army Colonel Wayne Sanders joins us to discuss the war&rsquo;s next steps. We examine key issues that will be the subject of negotiations during the ceasefire, including the Strait of Hormuz and the unresolved nuclear issue. We also discuss geopolitical takeaways for China, Russia and NATO, and how companies like Lockheed Martin, RTX, Boeing, Northrop Grumman and L3Harris can benefit from potential US military funding.

Ret. Col. Wayne Sanders on the Iran War

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Prediction markets are rapidly moving from niche curiosity to the center of the financial conversation. Once seen as speculative side bets, they’re increasingly viewed as powerful tools for hedging risk and pricing real-world probabilities — from elections and economic data to public policy decisions. And yet, despite the buzz, 88% of US-based activity still sits squarely in sports markets. So what happens next? Listen to this replay of Bloomberg Intelligence’s webinar from March 17 for a dynamic discussion on the future of this fast-evolving market and why major financial players including ICE, Robinhood, Coinbase and CME are stepping into the arena.

Prediction markets are rapidly moving from niche curiosity to the center of the financial conversation. Once seen as speculative side bets, they&rsquo;re increasingly viewed as powerful tools for hedging risk and pricing real-world probabilities &mdash; from elections and economic data to public policy decisions. And yet, despite the buzz, 88% of US-based activity still sits squarely in sports markets. So what happens next? Listen to this replay of Bloomberg Intelligence&rsquo;s webinar from March 17 for a dynamic discussion on the future of this fast-evolving market and why major financial players including ICE, Robinhood, Coinbase and CME are stepping into the arena.

Betting on Prediction Markets — Path Ahead

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US regulatory proposals on March 19 to lower capital requirements for JPMorgan, Bank of America and other banks lead this episode of Bloomberg Intelligence’s Votes and Verdicts podcast, with analysis from Nathan Dean. Matt Schettenhelm discusses Anthropic’s bid to halt the US designation of it as a supply-chain risk and FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s threats to revoke TV licenses for broadcasters, including Disney’s ABC. Holly Froum analyzes a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act and a Supreme Court case concerning liability of transportation brokers including CH Robinson. Justin Teresi explores President Donald Trump’s push to let Sable Offshore restart an offshore oil project in California and a Senate bill to break up the meatpacking industry. Elliott Stein discusses the DOJ’s probe of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and litigation between states and prediction markets.

US regulatory proposals on March 19 to lower capital requirements for JPMorgan, Bank of America and other banks lead this episode of Bloomberg Intelligence&rsquo;s Votes and Verdicts podcast, with analysis from Nathan Dean. Matt Schettenhelm discusses Anthropic&rsquo;s bid to halt the US designation of it as a supply-chain risk and FCC Chair Brendan Carr&rsquo;s threats to revoke TV licenses for broadcasters, including Disney&rsquo;s ABC. Holly Froum analyzes a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act and a Supreme Court case concerning liability of transportation brokers including CH Robinson. Justin Teresi explores President Donald Trump&rsquo;s push to let Sable Offshore restart an offshore oil project in California and a Senate bill to break up the meatpacking industry. Elliott Stein discusses the DOJ&rsquo;s probe of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and litigation between states and prediction markets.

Bank Rules, Anthropic, Sable, DOJ v. Powell

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Cato’s Skorup on Risks to Broadcast Licenses

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