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Chris Ripley
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02/26/2026
Nexstar, Scripps, Sinclair Express Regulatory Optimism
With FCC Chair Brendan Carr seemingly in support of changing the broadcast rulebook and allowing more consolidation to happen, broadcasters are feeling great about the regulatory environment.
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02/26/2026
Charter’s Video Sub Gains Fuel Earnings Optimism
The news that Charter posted video sub gains for the first time since 2020 in 4Q25 is getting a bit of play on programmer earnings calls.
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11/17/2025
Sinclair Makes Scripps Move
Chris Ripley’s comments about the future of the broadcast industry turned out to be foreshadowing.
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11/05/2025
Sinclair CEO Suggests Creating Two Broadcast Behemoths
Broadcasters are waiting with anticipation as the FCC ponders changes to ownership rules.
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05/09/2025
Broadcasters Deregulation Dreams Riding High
Nexstar and Sinclair both reported earnings this week and a clear theme running through both is the hope that the Trump administration will lighten their regulatory load. Nexstar Chairman/CEO Perry Sook
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01/14/2025
Sinclair Recapitalizes Debt, Eyeing Growth
As Sinclair looks to bolster its balance sheet and position itself for long-term growth, the company is entering a Transaction Support Agreement with certain secured creditors for new money financings and a debt recapitalization.