YouTube TV's Chairman Questioned Over Alleged Disdain Towards God
Brendan Carr's curiosity about divine intervention, or lack thereof, is growing. Specifically, he's wondering why God isn't getting his well-deserved airtime.
Last week, the Trump-appointed chair of the Federal Communications Commission sent a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai and YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, questioning whether YouTube TVhas any biases against faith-based programming. This inquiry was sparked by a complaint from Great American Media, which alleges that YouTube TV deliberately snubs their cable networks.
Carr, seemingly a fan of Great American Media's second-fastest growing channel – the Good, Old-Fashioned American programming found in shows like "Farm Kings"and "Celebrity Motorhomes" – is puzzled as to why YouTube TV wouldn't jump at the chance to join this content train. After all, not only is the channel a huge success on other platforms like Comcast, Cox, Hulu, FuboTV, and DirecTV, but it's also rapidly expanding its reach.
Now, a reasonable observer might assume that YouTube TV simply justified its decision based on commercial considerations – that is, determining whether adding Great American Media to its network would really generate significant profits, given that the channel caters to a somewhat niche market of made-for-TV films that would make you think, "What if Hallmark was born-again?"
However, Carr harbors suspicions that YouTube TV might be discriminating against faith-based and family-friendly content, arguing that such omissions could negatively impact public discourse. "Tech companies frequently silence individuals for the mere act of expressing themselves, even in the digital town square," he wrote.
To some, this may appear as a case of regulatory overreach. Interestingly, Great American Media is co-owned by Bill Abbott, a supporter of former President Trump who spoke at CPAC this year and has been leveraging Trump's victories to further his own media ventures. He's even gone so far as to suggest that the demand for content promoting "faith, family, and country" is evident in the 2024 presidential election results.
Intriguingly, the son of Great American Media's other owner, Tom Hicks, served as National Finance Co-Chairman for Trump's 2016 campaign and was the Texas Chairman for Trump's America First Super PAC.
Frankly, it seems laughable that God would need access to an over-the-top streaming platform when He has the uncanny ability to communicate with humans directly, whether it’s through dreams or catastrophic events like the Great Flood. In fact, one could argue that God has a serious advantage when it comes to reach.
- CEO Sundar Pichai and Neal Mohan, the heads of Google and YouTube respectively, may face questions about potential biases against faith-based programming on YouTube TV, as Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, has expressed concerns.
- Carr has shown interest in Great American Media's second-fastest growing channel, Good, Old-Fashioned American programming, and finds it perplexing that YouTube TV hasn't shown the same interest.
- Though YouTube TV might justify its decision by commercial considerations, Carr suspects that they might be discriminating against faith-based and family-friendly content, arguing that such omissions could negatively impact public discourse.
- The future of faith-based content on streaming platforms like YouTube TV is now under scrutiny, with Carr advocating for fair representation and protection against potential discrimination.
