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