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Tag Archives: indecency
DoJ to Supreme Court: radio is where the “vile and lewd” stuff is
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Fox vs. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday. That’s the case reviewing the First Amendment constitutionality of the FCC’s sanctions against Fox for broadcasting Cher and Nicole Richie’s famous “fleeting expletive” potty talk comments … finish reading DoJ to Supreme Court: radio is where the “vile and lewd” stuff is
Posted in commercial radio, FCC
Tagged Cher, FCC, indecency, Nicole Richie, NYPD Blue
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‘Fleeting’ radio and TV indecency rules finally get their day in court
Starting this Tuesday, the Supreme Court will finally begin hearing arguments in Case No. 10-1293, better known as Federal Communications Commission, et al v. Fox Television Stations, Inc., et al. The case will revive a discussion, and hopefully start a process … finish reading ‘Fleeting’ radio and TV indecency rules finally get their day in court
Posted in FCC, Uncategorized
Tagged Fox, Howard Stern, indecency, Michael Powell, Ofcom
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U.S. Court of Appeals Strikes Down FCC’s Indecency Policy
Big news for broadcasters today, as the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision striking down the FCC’s indecency policy. According to the decision, the “FCC’s current policy fails constitutional scrutiny,” in large part because … finish reading U.S. Court of Appeals Strikes Down FCC’s Indecency Policy
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Tagged commercial radio, FCC, indecency, indecency policy, offensive, seven dirty words
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75 or so words you really ought to think about before you say them on UK radio
Ofcom (the United Kingdom’s equivalent of the FCC) has just published a new survey of which words British radio listeners and TV watchers don’t like, or sort of don’t like, or really object to, depending on the circumstances. The most … finish reading 75 or so words you really ought to think about before you say them on UK radio
Posted in commercial radio, international
Tagged George Carlin, indecency, Ofcom, offensive, seven dirty words, United Kingdom, Wanker
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Complete FCC indecency/obscenity stats since 2002 now posted on Radiosurvivor.com
Lovers of the truly bizarre process by which the Federal Communications Commission receives indecency complaints from the public will enjoy our comprehensive table of all indecency, obscenity, and profanity complaints logged by the agency since 2002. Here’s a sample of … finish reading Complete FCC indecency/obscenity stats since 2002 now posted on Radiosurvivor.com
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