FCC Today with Michi Bradley
Media & Entertainment Podcasts
The latest news from the Federal Communications Commission from the mind of the Michi.
Location:
United States
Description:
The latest news from the Federal Communications Commission from the mind of the Michi.
Twitter:
@fcc_today
Language:
English
Website:
https://recnet.com/
Email:
lpfm@recnet.com
Episodes
fcc.today The Podcast - March 13, 2024
3/13/2024
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.
Duration:00:14:01
fcc.today The Podcast - March 7, 2024
3/7/2024
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
Duration:00:11:21
fcc.today The Podcast - March 5, 2024
3/5/2024
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.
Duration:00:08:59
fcc.today The Podcast - February 29, 2024
2/29/2024
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.
Duration:00:13:01
fcc.today The Podcast - February 26, 2024
2/26/2024
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.
Duration:00:08:24
fcc.today The Podcast - February 22, 2024
2/22/2024
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.
Duration:00:11:05
fcc.today The Podcast - February 20, 2024
2/20/2024
FCC meeting clarifies Robocall TCPA rules, In-space Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing, multi-lingual EAS NPRM & WMAS tech for wireless microphones. FCC denies KRSN(AM) resurrection. LPFM claiming unincorporated association dismissed. $40K NAL against PA pirate. 2018 Quad Review rules effective 3-18.
Duration:00:18:25
fcc.today The Podcast - February 8, 2024
2/8/2024
FCC acts swiftly on deepfake robocalls before New Hampshire Primary. Rosenworcel tells Congress ACP is in jeopardy without more funding. Media dings Nexstar $720K over retrans. RI homeowner gets NIPRB. FCC decides NCE MX 74. LPFM window update. Comment dates for MB 24-14.
Duration:00:15:17
fcc.today The Podcast - February 6, 2024
2/6/2024
LPFM grants have begun. Sage releases Rev96 upgrade. Cesar Guel files motion for summary decision. Bodycam maker Axon asks for waiver to use analog on 5.7 GHz.
Duration:00:09:48
fcc.today The Podcast - January 31, 2024
1/31/2024
Carr and Starks hints on the start of the booster boom. Commentary: Multilingual EAS - good idea - but this is not the time and stations simply do not have the spare money.
Duration:00:14:04
fcc.today The Podcast - January 30, 2024
1/30/2024
Two telecoms dinged a total of $30M for fraud in the Emergency Broadband Benefit and Affordable Connectivity Program. Nebraska broadcaster pays $8K to settle family trust issues. LPFM window filing freeze is lifted on 1-31 at 6PM EST.
Duration:00:06:14
fcc.today The Podcast - January 25, 2024
1/25/2024
FCC adopts NALs for 5 Miami pirates including a $2.3M megadinger. FCC proposes requiring broadcasters to file disaster reports. FCC also mandates location-based 911 for wireless providers and updates 70/80/90 GHz rules. FCC announces February Open Meeting agenda.
Duration:00:09:13
fcc.today The Podcast - January 24, 2024
1/24/2024
FCC sends Congress their FY 2023 annual report on the PIRATE Act. FCC announces some tentative selectees (including changes) from the 2021 NCE window. Audio continuing to process new LPFM applications.
Duration:00:09:17
fcc.today The Podcast - January 18, 2024
1/18/2024
Sage to include FEMA certificates with Rev96 update. Congress to vote on averting a government shutdown. $500K dinger for political violations. $8K dinger for ownership disclosure violations. FCC open meeting agenda.
Duration:00:10:53
fcc.today The Podcast - January 17, 2024
1/17/2024
FCC adopts NPRMs to encourage broadcast localism and to protect cable customers.
Media Bureau is starting to do housecleaning on LPFM window applications.
Region 1 Field Enforcement issues pirate radio notices in NJ and PA.
Translator gets $16.5K dinger for failure to file an STA and other violations.
Duration:00:10:05
fcc.today The Podcast - January 16, 2024
1/16/2024
A detox on the 2023 LPFM Filing Window.
Duration:00:21:37
fcc.today The Podcast - June 29, 2023
6/29/2023
FCC let's 13 Franken FMs stay and invites one more to the party. Railroads permitted to expand use of 220 MHz for railway safety. Delmarva translator tried to deke the EB and failed miserably. Saying goodbye to KVOH.
Duration:00:11:46
fcc.today The Podcast - June 27, 2023
6/27/2023
FCC takes comments on REC's Translator Reform petition for rulemaking. FCC resolves two LPFM vs. translator disputes. FCC extends ATSC3 simulcast sunset date, normalizes multicast rules.
Duration:00:17:39
fcc.today The Podcast - June 22, 2023
6/22/2023
FCC Commissioner and IG nominees testify before the Senate Commerce Committee. FCC announces the LPFM filing window dates.
Duration:00:16:26
fcc.today The Podcast - June 21, 2023
6/21/2023
FCC members face the House in an oversight hearing. ULS is back in operation. Dingers for late filing LPTVs and a unauthorized transfer of a Hawaii FM.
Duration:00:15:18