FCC Chair Brendan Carr says active DEI programs may block broadcast transactions, putting radio and TV operators on notice.

Paramount Global and other companies trying to gain the government's blessing for mergers must eliminate DEI policies, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said.

FCC Brendan Chair is prepared to block mergers and acquisitions from firms that are still holding tight onto their diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to a report. Major deals – specifically Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance Media and Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent – could face roadblocks from the federal agency if they do not backtrack their DEI policies,