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FCC to Update Media Ownership Regulations in November

October 27, 2017

WASHINGTON D.C. — Yesterday, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai released a draft order that would modernize regulations governing ownership of local print, radio and TV news...


#201: Who Owns the Media?

October 23, 2017

In 1975, “media” essentially meant television, radio, and newspapers. Obviously, today’s market looks way different thanks to the Internet and other developments. We have cable...


#148: Fake News and Filter Bubbles

December 21, 2016

The shocking outcome of the presidential election has spurred many journalists, pundits and politicians to look for some explanation as to why people voted the...


#142: Fake News and the Fairness Doctrine

November 28, 2016

Fake news has gotten a lot of media attention since the election. After Trump’s surprise victory, many disgruntled Clinton supporters are pointing the finger at...


#122: Saving Local News

September 7, 2016

Today’s media landscape looks nothing like the 1970s. Back then, newspapers, radio, and television were the only games in town. But despite such insignificant developments...


#90: Media Ownership

May 31, 2016

The media and advertising markets are more competitive than ever, and it’s been awhile since radio, TV stations, and newspapers were the only games in...