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May 13, 2017 · They are called “must-runs,” and they arrive every day at television stations owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group — short video segments that are centrally produced by the company....
Apr 2, 2018 · Higher-ups at Sinclair have ordered news anchors at local stations to record and air "must-run" segments comprised of right-wing talking points, including a highly controversial segment called...
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Apr 2, 2018 · Its among the Sinclair Broadcast Group's now infamous "must-run" segments that include conservative commentary and reports about terrorism.
Aug 21, 2019 · Sinclair Broadcast Group’s latest conservative “must-run” commentary segment focused on “violent video games and movies” in the wake of recent public mass shootings.
Jul 3, 2017 · Last Week Tonight then aired a “must-run” – starring The Sopranos ‘ Steve Schirippa – that Tribune companies can broadcast to warn their viewers of the impending Sinclair takeover. “If this...
Apr 2, 2018 · The host showed how Sinclair Broadcast Group – the largest owner of local TV stations in the country – forces stations to air “must-run” segments, which tend to promote conservative ...
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The "must-run" practice has been criticized by news staff at some of Sinclair's stations due to the viewpoints they propagate; in 1996, after CEO David Smith was arrested in a prostitution sting, he ordered Sinclair's Baltimore station WBFF to produce reports on a local drug counseling program as part of his community service sentence.