The Paramount/Skydance merger has finally gone through, but not without drama. Critics are slamming the deal as a "cowardly capitulation," while others frame it as a necessary shake-up for an industry struggling with public distrust. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr didn’t hold back, calling out legacy media’s credibility crisis and demanding change.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about corporate reshuffling—it’s a flashpoint in the bigger debate over trust in mainstream media. With regulators and insiders openly clashing, the merger highlights how fractured public confidence has become, and whether big media can (or even wants to) fix it.