What is the Federal Communications Commission, and why
does its chairman think the agency can regulate Jimmy Kimmel’s
jokes?
Note: Shortly after recording this episode, Nexstar
and Sinclair announced they would return “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to
their stations.
Joining us:
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
04:46 What’s the FCC?
07:35 What’s the “public interest” standard?
14:20 What is the “fairness doctrine”?
25:21 What is the “broadcast hoax” rule?
28:55 What is “news distortion”?
35:31 Role of network affiliates
41:15 What happens now?
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