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The latest news from the Federal Communications Commission from the mind of the Michi.
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FCC investigates Comcast over their DEI initiatives.
Disney also dials back on DEI programs.
The REC Networks Digital Equity Policy Objective
Radio licensee entered into $8K consent decree for failing to report an involuntary transfer.
New DOGE website gives some quick stats of FCC employees and regulations.
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Carr takes CBS complaint to public comment.
Carr: FCC to investigate Audacy over immigration enforcement.
FCC101: News Distortion.
AM Radio In Every Vehicle Act moves head in Senate with loophole.
DIngers: Telnyx dinged $4.5M for carrying calls impersonating the FCC.
Dingers: $25K consent decree for KMTP-TV over OPIF & late renewal.
FCC warns stations about payola.
February Open Meeting tentative agenda.
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Brendan Carr sends letter to NPR & PBS about underwriting.
FCC101: Noncommercial Educational (NCE) underwriting acknowledgements.
Grassroots Radio Conference looking for a 2025 host station.
Carr kills rulemaking to eliminate bulk billing in MDUs.
Bonnet off: MDU bulk billing arrangements take away competition
Carr kills rulemaking requiring more environmental reviews for tower builds.
NCE-TV allotment filing window update
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Jessica Rosenworcel departs the FCC.
Carr eliminates DEI from the FCC.
Carr announces leadership changes.
FCC reinstates complaints against ABC, NBC and CBS.
FCC101: The Equal Opportunity Rule.
President Trump nominates Olivia Trusty for Commissioner.
Other executive orders that impact the FCC.
MB Docket 24-626 likely on hold.
Bonnet off: personal remarks from Michelle Bradley about the past 10 months that the podcast has been on hiatus.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
House passes ByteDance/Tiktok bill - Spectrum Pipeline Act introduced in the Senate - Advocates, Noncommercial Broadcasters and Sinclair respond to Rosenworcel's proposed 'express lane' for local program broadcasters - Comment dates on multi-lingual EAS - TV station gets NAL cancelled because of OPIF boo boo.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Congress one step closer to banning TikTok, Carr supports legislation - FCC looking to grant spectrum without auctions - FCC upholds OTARD case in favor of CA city - Two-factor authentication coming to CORES
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
FCC announces final month for Affordable Connectivity Program while Rosenworcel pleads with Senate committee to save program. Audio inquires in possible LPFM/full-service cross ownership. Pirate letters in NJ & SC. FCC & Ofcom partner to fight robocalls/robotexts.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Gomez takes to YouTube to fight for ACP. Results of ACP survey. MB upholds LPFM dismissal with fatal error. Air Voice Wireless reached $150K consent decree over forcing consumers to take broadband with Lifeline. LPFM NAL cancelled. 3 cable networks get audio description exemption.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
MB dismisses 200+ LPFM applications for Weather Alert Radio Network. EB upholds dingers against broadcasters and telecoms. FCC wins Emmy award for TV Incentive Auction.
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
March meeting agenda. Rosenworcel reinstates Consumer committee to deal with AI. MB seeks comments on NAB/Xperi clarification request in HD power boost case. Cesar Guel update. After two decades, Form 395-B is back.