The FCC plans to rip up local TV station ownership rules - Engadget

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Maeve@kbin.earth

2 weeks 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.

iltoroargento@startrek.website

2 weeks ago

Wishing the best for any cancerous/precancerous cells in Brendan Carr’s colon.

Maeve@kbin.earth

2 weeks 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.