Skydance Promises FCC It Will Eliminate DEI at Paramount, Appoint CBS News Ombudsman to Review ‘Complaints of Bias’

Skydance Promises FCC It Will Eliminate DEI at Paramount, Appoint CBS News Ombudsman to Review ‘Complaints of Bias’

Skydance Media has made additional promises to the FCC in an effort to get approval for its $8 billion merger with Paramount Global. In letters addressed to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, Skydance’s top lawyer said the company will eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at Paramount and to install an “ombudsman” to review “complaints of bias or other concerns” involving CBS. “On behalf of Skydance Media (Skydance), in connection w…