NPR Accuses CPB of Pandering to Trump Over Satellite Funding
The fight for control of public radio’s distribution backbone has escalated into federal court, with NPR accusing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting of "a last-ditch attempt to carry out the President’s desire to defund NPR and thereby curry his favor."
Carr Floats FCC Auction for Licenses Without Public Interest Rules
In light of the FCC's Kimmel controversy, Chairman Brendan Carr used his monthly press conference following September’s Open Meeting to momentarily float the idea of an auction system that would let broadcasters pay to shed their public interest obligations.
Broadcasters Brace for Shutdown Impact on FCC and Congress
As October begins, broadcasters face more than the usual flurry of fourth-quarter activity. They also face the very real possibility of a federal government shutdown starting at midnight, which could lead to consequences far beyond the usual headaches.
NAB To FCC: Keep Broadcasters The Backbone Of EAS
At its August Open Meeting, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to reexamine the Emergency Alert System. Now the NAB is making its voice heard, warning that modernization must preserve broadcasters' roles as “first informers” in a crisis.
Studies Reveal Growing Listener Disdain For AI Use In Audio
New research reveals what could be a brewing crisis for broadcasters racing toward artificial on-air solutions, as audio listeners signal they would abandon even their favorite content if AI voices were introduced, with resistance strongest among the highly educated.
Edison Data Shows AM/FM Radio Remains Vital To Rural America
With Washington rallying around the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, data from Edison Research is showing that traditional radio remains essential and irreplaceable in rural America, even as mobile devices continue to expand their share of audio nationwide.
Supreme Court Ruling Raises Stakes for FCC’s Lone Democrat
Having already expressed concerns about her job security at the FCC, Commissioner Anna Gomez will likely find little comfort in the Supreme Court's latest ruling allowing President Donald Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter without cause.
Free Speech Firestorm: NAB, Cruz, Trump Weigh In on FCC & Carr
A fierce clash over free speech and FCC power has thrust broadcasters into the center of a national storm, with NAB President Curtis LeGeyt, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), and President Donald Trump weighing in as Democrats demand FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s resignation.
Nielsen: Shifting TV Ad Spend to AM/FM Gives Major Reach Lift
With linear TV sliding, Audacy is putting numbers behind a simple fix: move a slice of budget into AM/FM and streaming. Even small shifts extend reach, add impressions, and lift efficiency, helping brands find light-TV audiences without increasing total spend today.
House Panel Advances AM Radio Act; Floor Vote Now Available
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act is one step closer to protecting Americans, passing out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce following a Full Committee markup on Wednesday, though with a weighty new amendment that broadcasters may not like.
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