It looks like former Viacom CEO Tom Freston has found at least one outlet for some of the millions he got after chmn Sumner ousted him in Sept. Freston joined a $20 million investment round in Plum, the network of local TV stations serving exclusive areas like Aspen and Martha’s Vineyard. The round was led by The Kraft Group and The Raptor Fund. Plum plans to use the new dough to expand into Sun Valley, ID, and Miami Beach, FL.

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Trump Backs Carr After Threat to Pull Broadcasters’ Licenses

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was in the spotlight again this weekend following his warning to broadcasters that they could lose their licenses over coverage of the U.S.’ war in Iran.

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