FCC: Broadcasters No Longer Required To Keep A Local Studio Presence

[satam55]

In a landmark move that could change the local news landscape, the Federal Communications Commission Tuesday eliminated a 78-year-old rule that requires broadcasters to maintain studios in the areas that they serve. Matt Yurus reports.

 

[Dominic Brehetto]

Interesting. But why eliminate it? Who is benefitting?

 

[Neo. The Only. The One.]

 

[Vandelay]

I thought some news stations already operated from metro areas.

I remember this being one of the selling points for a station when I was growing up. "Getting local news, from an actual local station" or something close to that was their motto.

I think this is corny if broadcasters do away with this, but what do I know.

 

[Ol’Otis]

Time to come up

 

[AnonymityX1000]

Yay! Another win for big business.

 

[kingdarius]

Can't watch the video so I need someone to explain the significance of this for me

 

[radio rahiem]

Ajit Pai :Metfu:

 

[JSS]

Sinclair is gonna spread like cancer now. fukking Ajit Pai

 

[Killah Ray]

Sinclair bout to eat....