Guest Commentaries
How the FCC Can Define the Future of Free Speech
NRB’s leader says faith-based media isn’t asking for special treatment — just fair access
Business and Law
Business and Law
Many Broadcasters Like NAB’s Software EAS Proposal
Converting to a software-based model “allows for more flexibility”
Business and Law
Latest Court Action Blocks RFE/RL April Funding
Capus said staff and programming will be cut further
Business and Law
WRCK(AM) License Renewed After FCC Public File Violations
New York AM station enters consent decree, agrees to implement compliance plan
Business and Law
FCC Application Fees Will Increase on May 23
They are tied to inflation and are adjusted every two years
Business and Law
Digital Alert Systems Warns of Risks in Software-Only EAS Proposal
Concerns center on certification gaps, cybersecurity and burdens on small broadcasters
Business and Law
Trump Actions “Could Collapse Our Nation’s Public Media System”
The head of Nashville Public Radio shows how seriously pubcasters are taking the threat
Business and Law
Cumulus Posts Q1 Loss, Moves Stock to OTC
Berner cites tariffs and other economic headwinds
Business and Law
NAB Pushes Back on Certain Deregulation Proposals
Advocacy group says some of the FCC's broadcast rules should be preserved
Business and Law
Multicultural Groups Push for Broadcast Ownership Reform
"If local broadcasters hope to compete, we need your immediate help to level the...
Business and Law
FCC Hopes to Refine Its Foreign Ownership Rules
The agency says it supports “robust foreign investment in U.S. broadcasters”
Business and Law
Another Overpowered South Florida LPFM Cited by the FCC
Fort Lauderdale’s WZOP(LP) joins WZPP(LP) in receiving violation notice
Business and Law
Gomez Ramps Up First Amendment Argument
She said the greatest threat to the First Amendment is from the U.S. government
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses LPFM Applicant in California Over Petition Silence
Heme Aqui Church and the MENA Coalition advance as timeshare applicants on 101.5 east...
Business and Law
FCC: Florida LPFM Operated at Over 800% of Authorized Power
Hollywood's WZPP(LP) has 20 days to respond with corrective plan
Business and Law
Radio Seizes the Moment to Push for FCC Reforms
Broadcasters say timing is right for overhaul of regulations
Business and Law
TuneIn Partners With Visteon
Company is working to expand its global footprint in vehicles
Business and Law
Commissioner Gomez Visits WHYY
She highlights the harm of “baseless attacks on public media”
Business and Law
Markey, Murkowski Urge FEMA to Release Alerting Grants
They say FEMA’s action is “unnecessarily threatening public safety”
Business and Law
FCC Moves to Clarify Foreign Ownership Rules
Commission seeks to codify existing policies and streamline reviews in new proposal
Business and Law
FCC Orders NC Translator Off Air Over WLUS Interference
WQDR(AM) translator in Cary must remain silent until its new directional antenna is licensed
Business and Law
NAB Swings for the Fences With “Delete, Delete” Filing
When Brendan Carr asked for suggestions about rules to cut, the NAB was ready
Business and Law
GBS Has a Bold Idea: “Distributed Transmission Systems”
Tech company urges FCC to eliminate its main transmitter requirement
Business and Law
FCC Grants Colorado LPFM to Engineering Society
CSWBE desires to use the station for HD Radio experimentation and STEM education
Business and Law
FCC Dismisses Arizona LPFM Applications Over Cross-Ownership Rule
Gila River Telecommunications operates four commercial LPTV stations
Business and Law
Mystery Surrounds 3 Pending U.S. Shortwave Stations
We try to unpack meaning behind two CPs and one new license granted by...
Business and Law
NAB Lists Six Policy Priorities for Congress
Ownership caps and AM radio top the list
Business and Law
Gomez Warns That FCC Is Straying From Its Mandate
At NAB Show, commissioner criticizes inquiries into DEI and public media
Business and Law
Sage Alerting Supports NAB EAS Petition
Manufacturer said it would offer software EAS products if FCC allows their use
Business and Law
Noncom FM Station Count Again Breaks Record
An increase of 157 stations in just three months
Business and Law
Ham Community Frets in “Delete, Delete” Comments
Many commenters worry about the future of ham radio under the FCC's deregulatory effort...
Business and Law
FCC Orders Timeshare for Fort Worth LPFM Applicants
Petition against Christian Pentecost Church over its community presence falls short
Business and Law
NAB Asks the FCC to Fast-Track Software EAS
Association is concerned about sustainability of the legacy ecosystem
Business and Law
73 Members of Congress Call on FCC to Loosen Broadcast Ownership Rules
69 Republicans and 4 Democrats signed a letter saying outdated ownership rules hinder broadcasters...
Business and Law
Texas Panhandle AM Loses Its License
FCC said 1060 KIJN failed to pay regulatory fees for each year since 2013
Business and Law
Voice of America Fights Its Way Back
A federal judge halts the dismantling of the U.S.-funded international broadcaster (for now)
Business and Law
Louisiana AM Gets a Second Shot at FM Translator License
FCC says its Media Bureau misapplied rules in waiver denial
Business and Law
RFE/RL Back in Business
"This is an encouraging sign that RFE/RL’s operations will be able to continue"
Business and Law
FCC Moves Forward With Broadcast Rule Revisions
Changes aim to streamline filings and eliminate outdated procedures
Business and Law
Judge’s Ruling Pauses Defunding of RFE/RL
International news organization says funding freeze was “unconstitutional”
Business and Law
NAB Challenges FCC’s Broadcast Ownership Rules in Court
Group says broadcasters remain burdened by outdated restrictions