#media_freedom | The Distraction Index
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3 events across 3 weeks
2
Damage
1
Distraction
0
Noise
22.8
Avg A
27.9
Avg B
WEEK 38
Sep 14 – 20
DMG
2025-09-20
FCC Chair Brendan Carr Threatens Jimmy Kimmel's Broadcasting License
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
A
30.5
B
26.6
WEEK 33
Aug 10 – 16
DMG
2025-08-16
Media Matters Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Retaliatory FTC Investigation
Information Operation
federal · narrow
A
36.5
B
25.2
WEEK 4
Jan 19 – 25
DIST
2025-01-24
Weather Reporter Fired for Criticizing Elon Musk
Norm Erosion Only
single state · narrow
A
1.5
B
32.0