Links to two reports from National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on its initials below. (Scroll down for MEDIA 12-16-25 and scroll up for today’s LEBANON, GAZA, SYRIA and UKRAINE.) — MCM

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FROM DEC. 17  FCC chair is grilled by Senate Democrats. Reported by David Folkenflik | NPR  Democratic lawmakers confronted Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr at a hearing Wednesday, arguing that he was attempting to intimidate reporters and networks. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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FROM DEC. 15  From ‘The Princess Bride’ to ‘Misery,’ Rob Reiner leaves a legacy of movie magic. Reported by Bob Mondello | NPR  Hollywood’s Rob Reiner made a virtue of virtuosity, directing such diverse hits as “When Harry Met Sally,” “Stand By Me,” “A Few Good Men,” “This Is Spinal Tap,” and “Misery.” Click HERE to listen and read.

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