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Category Archives: politix
NPR and the “educated elite” problem
The NPR galaxy is in shock following the resignation of its CEO, Vivian Schiller. She received a vote of no-confidence from NPR’s board following the release her development director Ron [no relation] Schiller’s off-the-cuff remarks with a conservative group pretending … finish reading NPR and the “educated elite” problem
Public radio and TV supporters worry about ‘save public media’ fatigue
As everyone concerned about this issue knows, last week the Republican controlled House of Representatives voted to eliminate federal funding for public broadcasting. The move was approved in the context of the massive spending bill HR1, “Making appropriations for the … finish reading Public radio and TV supporters worry about ‘save public media’ fatigue
Free Radio Benghazi broadcasts Libyan protesters to the world
Much of the news today from Libya is sad, with reports that as many as 200 protesters have been killed by government forces who are using live ammunition–some large caliber–on civilians trying to exercise their human rights to free speech … finish reading Free Radio Benghazi broadcasts Libyan protesters to the world
Posted in international, politix
Tagged Benghazi, free radio, Free Radio Benghazi, Internet radio, Libya, Qaddafi, revolution
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Old News — Lawmaker wants Oklahoma to be a haven for unlicensed radio
My apologies to Radio Survivor readers for my massive oversight on this story. Apparently I’m unable to either know what year it is now, or read the dates on the sources I’m using. The bill I cited in this post–AND … finish reading Old News — Lawmaker wants Oklahoma to be a haven for unlicensed radio
Posted in LPFM, politix
Tagged 10th amendment, low-power radio, LPFM, Oklahoma, pirate radio, Rep. Charles Key, states' rights, tenth amendment, unlicensed radio
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Citizen Radio coming to San Francisco with Daily Kos founder
If you’re looking for something fun to do this Saturday, and you live in or will be visiting the San Francisco Bay Area, there’s an upcoming Citizen Radio Live! sketchfest to consider. The time: three PM, Jan 22; the place: … finish reading Citizen Radio coming to San Francisco with Daily Kos founder
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Was firing Juan Williams a “costly mistake” for NPR?
The review of NPR’s firing of Juan Williams is out. The NPR executive who gave Williams the axe over the telephone has resigned. And NPR’s ombudsman Alicia Shepard warns that the brouhaha could prove “costly” for the radio service. “The … finish reading Was firing Juan Williams a “costly mistake” for NPR?
LPFM expansion: it’s official!
Yes, the Local Community Radio Act of 2010finally passed both the House and Senate almost two weeks ago. But it’s not official until the president signs it. And that he did, today. Today is just the start of the process … finish reading LPFM expansion: it’s official!
Posted in FCC, LPFM, politix
Tagged FCC, Local Community Radio Act of 2010, Low Power FM, LPFM, President Obama
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Breaking: The LPFM bill just passed the Senate
Talk about a nailbiter. After languishing for months in the Senate due to a series of anonymous (then outed) holds placed by republican senators, followed by gridlock over the tax bill, it was starting to look like the Local Community … finish reading Breaking: The LPFM bill just passed the Senate
Posted in community radio, LPFM, politix
Tagged House, HR 6533, Local Community Radio Act, low-power, LPFM, NAB, National Association of Broadcasters, Prometheus Radio Project, Senate
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Breaking down the House’s new LPFM bill
It’s certainly easy to understand the sentiment expressed by a commenter to my last LPFM post: If the NAB is for it, you can pretty much guarantee that it is to the detriment to LPFM. And while the LPFM bill … finish reading Breaking down the House’s new LPFM bill
From hoops to NPR and voicemail – today’s action in LPFM
Prometheus has posted photos and video from their hula hooping protest in front of NAB headquarters today in support of low-power FM. According to the group dozens of people showed up to ask NAB head and former senator Gordon Smith … finish reading From hoops to NPR and voicemail – today’s action in LPFM
Posted in community radio, LPFM, politix
Tagged Local Community Radio Act, LPFM, NAB, NPR, Prometheus Radio Project, WGXC
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