Watching DIRECTV

I have direct TV satellite, samsung smart TV, and for many months/years channel 200 has 6 news channels 'NEWSMIX', and the TV controller allowed me to move between them and hear that one station, -and a blue box surrounded the picture out of 6 that provides the sound. Now it no longer allows me to

thought I had a workaround use ESPN plus. But ESPN Disney does not recognize DIRECTV as a cable provider right now so no cable provider no college football. It is a no go way to watch football. Do not go that direction.

Some recorded (but not all) programs cannot be fast-forwarded; I do NOT like having to sit through all the stupid commercials. This is a relatively recent problem.  What is going on?

If I subscribe to Peacock on Direct tv streaming, how do I find it. Is there a channel number?

NBC goes black every 30-45 seconds for about 3-4 seconds, then comes back on. started 2 days ago.

How are you supposed to delete recordings that you no longer want?

Why can’t I watch ESPN via the ESPN App?

I saw on ABC where Directv is possibly taking the station off the line up. 90% of my TV viewing is on ABC! This is EXACTLY why I left Dish. I got tired of investing my time and getting involved with shows only to have them taken off due to bargaining. This stuff should be taken care of BEFORE it ge

I have an Internet connection but I'm unable to watch on demand programming. I have a Genie.

 I live in Evangeline Parish near the small Saint Landry, LA community. (area code 71367) Our DTV weather channel 362 has option to check your local daily forecasts and current radar. As of today, Sunday, it shows current day is Friday and the radar image has not changed in days.    &