NEW: Trump’s FCC Opens Investigation Into NPR, PBS

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched an investigation into media outlets PBS and National Public Radio (NPR) concerns that member stations could be airing “prohibited commercial advertisements,” according to a letter that was obtained by the New York Times

“I am concerned that NPR and PBS broadcasts could be violating federal law by airing commercials,” FCC chair Brendan Carr wrote, according to the report. “In particular, it is possible that NPR and PBS member stations are broadcasting underwriting announcements that cross the line into prohibited commercial advertisements.”

FCC regulations allow business to support noncommercial radio and television stations — such as NPR or PBS — through on-air announcements known as underwriting sponsorships. While such sponsorships have similarities to commercial advertising, they come with additional FCC regulations that do not apply to regular radio or television ads.

On Wednesday, Carr sent letters to NPR CEO Katherine Maher and PBS CEO Paula Kerger, according to the report. Carr has been a member of the FCC since 2017 and was most recently tapped by President Trump to lead the commission during his second term in the White House.

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