DIThe Distraction Index

#media_freedom

4 events across 4 weeks

3Damage
1Hype
0Noise
27.3Avg Dmg
26.1Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
DMG2026-07-24
FCC Head Signals Licensing Review Based on ABC's Trump Speech Decision
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
40.9
Hype
20.5
WEEK 38Sep 14 – 20
DMG2025-09-20
FCC Chair Brendan Carr Threatens Jimmy Kimmel's Broadcasting License
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
30.5
Hype
26.6
WEEK 33Aug 10 – 16
DMG2025-08-16
Media Matters Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Retaliatory FTC Investigation
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
36.5
Hype
25.2
WEEK 4Jan 19 – 25
HYPE2025-01-24
Weather Reporter Fired for Criticizing Elon Musk
Norm Erosion Onlysingle state · narrow
Damage
1.5
Hype
32.0