Scripps Pulls 54 Local Stations from DIRECTV After Seeking Record Retransmission Consent Rates

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Scripps Local Media cut off 54 local broadcast stations in 36 Nielsen Designated Market Areas (DMAs) from DIRECTV streaming, satellite, and U-verse customers starting at 7 p.m. EDT on Sunday, May 31. Scripps is demanding the highest rates…