Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has launched an investigation into an Audacy station linked to left-wing billionaire George Soros after it aired the live locations of undercover Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Last year, a group funded by Soros acquired stakes in over 200 Audacy radio stations nationwide, including KCBS 740 AM / 106.9 FM in San Francisco. This station has faced criticism for disclosing the whereabouts of undercover ICE vehicles and agents involved in deportation operations in the San Jose area.
The FCC's Enforcement Bureau has issued a Letter of Inquiry to KCBS as part of the investigation, questioning whether the station's actions violate its license terms, which stipulate operation in the "public interest." The letter highlights that the ICE agents were working in a region known for its violent gang activities.
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The incident in question was reported during the January 26 broadcast of "KCBS Radio Weekend News," where specific details about undercover ICE agents "carrying out an operation on the east side of town" were revealed.
The investigation coincides with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr considering revisiting a prior commission decision on Audacy's post-bankruptcy restructuring, sparked by worries about the company's ownership connections to George Soros, a billionaire known for his Democratic donations, which has raised alarms among numerous Republican leaders. Although Audacy has concluded its bankruptcy proceedings, Carr, when questioned by Fox Business in November, commented, "There's a petition for reconsideration currently under review at the FCC, and I intend to scrutinize it thoroughly."
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