The FCC might be overstepping its bounds to open the door to broadcast TV monopolies.
  • Maeve@kbin.earth
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    6 days ago

    The FCC has today announced plans to hold a vote which, if successful, will dramatically shift the balance of power in the US TV market. On August 6, commissioners will hold a ballot to repeal Section 303 of the Communications Act, and with it the 39 percent rule. In essence, the rule limits the reach of a local TV network to no more than 39 percent of the US’ total audience market. In its place, the FCC would move to a system whereby it would personally approve or reject TV ownership deals on a case-by-case basis. Which, I’m sure, would not expose the process to any sort of partisan influences or subversion given Carr has already threatened to revoke broadcast licenses if they air material critical of the government.

    Read More: https://www.engadget.com/2215682/fcc-plans-to-rip-up-local-tv-station-ownership-rules/

      • Maeve@kbin.earth
        4·
        5 days ago

        There are a million more to replace him, Trump, Hegseth, Schumer, Fetterman, or any other Democrat or Republican. We’ve been played for 250 years, are still being played, and will be played until the bitter end, unless we stop kidding ourselves, re-educate ourselves, get a plan and a vanguard, and get on with it. Malcolm X told us. Fred Hampton told us. We’re still sleeping with the enemy.