FCC Today with Michi Bradley https://rec.podbean.com The latest news from the Federal Communications Commission from the mind of the Michi. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2021 REC Networks All rights reserved. News:Business News 1440 episodic The latest happenings FCC from the mind of the Michi. Michi Bradley Michi Bradley No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13055767/FCC_Today_Podcast2.jpg FCC Today with Michi Bradley https://rec.podbean.com 144 144 fcc.today The Podcast - April 14, 2025 fcc.today The Podcast - April 14, 2025 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_04-14-25/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_04-14-25/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 rec.podbean.com/b1eaa10d-1da8-3572-a110-6c5af300974a FCC nominee Olivia Trusty appears before Senate committee - Over 600 comments filed in Delete Delete Delete - FCC puts ATSC3 transition up for public comments - Michi at NAB - FCC April Open Meeting agenda.

]]> FCC nominee Olivia Trusty appears before Senate committee - Over 600 comments filed in Delete Delete Delete - FCC puts ATSC3 transition up for public comments - Michi at NAB - FCC April Open Meeting agenda.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 994 25 11 full fcc.today The Podcast - March 31, 2025 fcc.today The Podcast - March 31, 2025 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-31-25/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-31-25/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:45:55 -0400 rec.podbean.com/4eab2c42-5b88-30de-aa4c-8367f6e3f0b0 House Hearing on NPR/PBS - EO cancels collective bargaining at FCC - 24-626 comment deadlines announced - FCC March open meeting actions - Carr & Gomez speak on FCC retirements - LPFM inspection checklists by REC and NAB/SBE - AM license revoked for 10 years of nonpayment

]]> House Hearing on NPR/PBS - EO cancels collective bargaining at FCC - 24-626 comment deadlines announced - FCC March open meeting actions - Carr & Gomez speak on FCC retirements - LPFM inspection checklists by REC and NAB/SBE - AM license revoked for 10 years of nonpayment

]]> Michi Bradley false No 1628 25 10 full fcc.today The Podcast - March 24, 2025 fcc.today The Podcast - March 24, 2025 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-24-25/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-24-25/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 rec.podbean.com/5dcd4fe8-8c9c-3f0d-8d0b-561d496a03fa Geoffrey Starks to resign from the FCC - FCC101: About the FCC Commissioners - FCC to investigate companies alleged to be aligned with the CCP - Michi at NAB - GRC 2025 dates announced - FCC to make it easier for telcos to retire copper lines - Dingers: W288DU - March Open Meeting this coming Thursday

 

]]> Geoffrey Starks to resign from the FCC - FCC101: About the FCC Commissioners - FCC to investigate companies alleged to be aligned with the CCP - Michi at NAB - GRC 2025 dates announced - FCC to make it easier for telcos to retire copper lines - Dingers: W288DU - March Open Meeting this coming Thursday

 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 1146 25 9 full fcc.today The Podcast - March 17, 2025 fcc.today The Podcast - March 17, 2025 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-17-25/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-17-25/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 rec.podbean.com/b0794f95-fd77-337f-bd54-867c6772c189 FCC opens proceeding to reduce regulations - about regulations on REC Substack - Carr sends letter to YouTubeTV regarding faith discrimination - Carr creates FCC Council on National Security - Major system outage affected some FCC systems - Leases will not be extended at 2 FCC sites - MB denies reconsideration in Smile-FM '2 for 1' attempt - Comment dates on CALM Act NPRM - Comment dates on Auction 113 (AWS3) - Remembering Bob Rivers

]]> FCC opens proceeding to reduce regulations - about regulations on REC Substack - Carr sends letter to YouTubeTV regarding faith discrimination - Carr creates FCC Council on National Security - Major system outage affected some FCC systems - Leases will not be extended at 2 FCC sites - MB denies reconsideration in Smile-FM '2 for 1' attempt - Comment dates on CALM Act NPRM - Comment dates on Auction 113 (AWS3) - Remembering Bob Rivers

]]> Michi Bradley false No 1302 25 8 full fcc.today The Podcast - March 10, 2025 fcc.today The Podcast - March 10, 2025 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-10-25/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-10-25/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 rec.podbean.com/7dca40c3-5b6f-3d2c-8a59-ada1e2263386 Demonstration at NPR HQ - Defund NPR Act introduced - Dems to introduce Broadcast Freedom Act - WH changes to BEAD Program - Acronym soup - Another judge blocks WH funding EO - Some NPR stations have received FCC inquiry - GRC 2025 host announced - March FCC Open Meeting agenda - Michi at NAB - House GOP introduces CR to keep government open - DOJ announces indictments in grandparent scam

]]> Demonstration at NPR HQ - Defund NPR Act introduced - Dems to introduce Broadcast Freedom Act - WH changes to BEAD Program - Acronym soup - Another judge blocks WH funding EO - Some NPR stations have received FCC inquiry - GRC 2025 host announced - March FCC Open Meeting agenda - Michi at NAB - House GOP introduces CR to keep government open - DOJ announces indictments in grandparent scam

]]> Michi Bradley false No 1346 25 7 full fcc.today The Podcast - March 3, 2025 fcc.today The Podcast - March 3, 2025 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-03-25/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-03-25/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500 rec.podbean.com/10a49043-40da-3e03-ad2c-d028ff2a24e8 Reductions in Force at the US Government - NGWS grant recipients told to stop work - NAB calls for ATSC-3 transition dates - Carr inquires iHeart about payola - Starks blasts Carr letter to Verizon on DEI - FCC Open Meeting actions - OET considering Part 15 waiver requests - FCC fines two Florida pirates - FCCxtra: Brendy climbs a tower!

]]> Reductions in Force at the US Government - NGWS grant recipients told to stop work - NAB calls for ATSC-3 transition dates - Carr inquires iHeart about payola - Starks blasts Carr letter to Verizon on DEI - FCC Open Meeting actions - OET considering Part 15 waiver requests - FCC fines two Florida pirates - FCCxtra: Brendy climbs a tower!

]]> Michi Bradley false No 1336 25 6 full fcc.today The Podcast - February 24, 2025 fcc.today The Podcast - February 24, 2025 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-24-25/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-24-25/#comments Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 rec.podbean.com/2a6b4ae9-f6b4-32a9-bbb8-6276f6b37f8f Trump Executive Order on Independent Government Agencies. - Additional Rip and Replace funding coming soon. - LPTV station dinged for unauthorized operation. - FCC Open Meeting this Thursday.

]]> Trump Executive Order on Independent Government Agencies. - Additional Rip and Replace funding coming soon. - LPTV station dinged for unauthorized operation. - FCC Open Meeting this Thursday.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 549 25 5 full fcc.today The Podcast - February 17, 2025 fcc.today The Podcast - February 17, 2025 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-17-25/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-17-25/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 rec.podbean.com/82f8067e-5d38-34e8-a372-0ac718583565 FCC investigates Comcast over their DEI initiatives.

Disney also dials back on DEI programs.

The REC Networks Digital Equity Policy Objective

Radio licensee entered into $8K consent decree for failing to report an involuntary transfer.

New DOGE website gives some quick stats of FCC employees and regulations.

]]> FCC investigates Comcast over their DEI initiatives.

Disney also dials back on DEI programs.

The REC Networks Digital Equity Policy Objective

Radio licensee entered into $8K consent decree for failing to report an involuntary transfer.

New DOGE website gives some quick stats of FCC employees and regulations.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 522 25 4 full fcc.today The Podcast - February 8, 2025 fcc.today The Podcast - February 8, 2025 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-08-25/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-08-25/#comments Sat, 08 Feb 2025 19:33:31 -0500 rec.podbean.com/a4ef92e1-b8f7-35e6-8c82-946c1525eacb Carr takes CBS complaint to public comment.  Carr: FCC to investigate Audacy over immigration enforcement. FCC101: News Distortion. AM Radio In Every Vehicle Act moves head in Senate with loophole. DIngers: Telnyx dinged $4.5M for carrying calls impersonating the FCC. Dingers: $25K consent decree for KMTP-TV over OPIF & late renewal. FCC warns stations about payola. February Open Meeting tentative agenda.

]]> Carr takes CBS complaint to public comment. 
Carr: FCC to investigate Audacy over immigration enforcement.
FCC101: News Distortion.
AM Radio In Every Vehicle Act moves head in Senate with loophole.
DIngers: Telnyx dinged $4.5M for carrying calls impersonating the FCC.
Dingers: $25K consent decree for KMTP-TV over OPIF & late renewal.
FCC warns stations about payola.
February Open Meeting tentative agenda.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 891 25 3 full fcc.today The Podcast - February 1, 2025 fcc.today The Podcast - February 1, 2025 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-01-25/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-01-25/#comments Sat, 01 Feb 2025 19:25:03 -0500 rec.podbean.com/207fe8a0-6ba6-3653-8fc2-22c56a7cdd30 Brendan Carr sends letter to NPR & PBS about underwriting.

FCC101: Noncommercial Educational (NCE) underwriting acknowledgements.

Grassroots Radio Conference looking for a 2025 host station.

Carr kills rulemaking to eliminate bulk billing in MDUs.

Bonnet off: MDU bulk billing arrangements take away competition

Carr kills rulemaking requiring more environmental reviews for tower builds.

NCE-TV allotment filing window update

]]> Brendan Carr sends letter to NPR & PBS about underwriting.

FCC101: Noncommercial Educational (NCE) underwriting acknowledgements.

Grassroots Radio Conference looking for a 2025 host station.

Carr kills rulemaking to eliminate bulk billing in MDUs.

Bonnet off: MDU bulk billing arrangements take away competition

Carr kills rulemaking requiring more environmental reviews for tower builds.

NCE-TV allotment filing window update

]]> Michi Bradley false No 826 25 2 full FCC.today the Podcast - Jan 26, 2025 FCC.today the Podcast - Jan 26, 2025 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-the-podcast-jan-26-2025/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-the-podcast-jan-26-2025/#comments Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:36:42 -0500 rec.podbean.com/062be664-dd7e-37de-8701-1968150d897b Jessica Rosenworcel departs the FCC.

Carr eliminates DEI from the FCC.

Carr announces leadership changes.

FCC reinstates complaints against ABC, NBC and CBS.

FCC101: The Equal Opportunity Rule.

President Trump nominates Olivia Trusty for Commissioner.

Other executive orders that impact the FCC.

MB Docket 24-626 likely on hold.

Bonnet off: personal remarks from Michelle Bradley about the past 10 months that the podcast has been on hiatus.

]]> Jessica Rosenworcel departs the FCC.

Carr eliminates DEI from the FCC.

Carr announces leadership changes.

FCC reinstates complaints against ABC, NBC and CBS.

FCC101: The Equal Opportunity Rule.

President Trump nominates Olivia Trusty for Commissioner.

Other executive orders that impact the FCC.

MB Docket 24-626 likely on hold.

Bonnet off: personal remarks from Michelle Bradley about the past 10 months that the podcast has been on hiatus.

]]> With the transition in power, some significant changes are taking place at the FCC. Michi Bradley false No 991 25 1 full fcc.today The Podcast - March 13, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - March 13, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-13-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-13-24/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:08:59 -0400 rec.podbean.com/57fea1b2-e513-34a8-9ff8-22d0d7fb68ca House passes ByteDance/Tiktok bill - Spectrum Pipeline Act introduced in the Senate - Advocates, Noncommercial Broadcasters and Sinclair respond to Rosenworcel's proposed 'express lane' for local program broadcasters - Comment dates on multi-lingual EAS - TV station gets NAL cancelled because of OPIF boo boo.

]]> House passes ByteDance/Tiktok bill - Spectrum Pipeline Act introduced in the Senate - Advocates, Noncommercial Broadcasters and Sinclair respond to Rosenworcel's proposed 'express lane' for local program broadcasters - Comment dates on multi-lingual EAS - TV station gets NAL cancelled because of OPIF boo boo.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 841 2024 15 full fcc.today The Podcast - March 7, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - March 7, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-07-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-07-24/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:00:36 -0500 rec.podbean.com/23d442ce-edc9-31bb-956e-09340c5fe35d Congress one step closer to banning TikTok, Carr supports legislation - FCC looking to grant spectrum without auctions - FCC upholds OTARD case in favor of CA city - Two-factor authentication coming to CORES

]]> Congress one step closer to banning TikTok, Carr supports legislation - FCC looking to grant spectrum without auctions - FCC upholds OTARD case in favor of CA city - Two-factor authentication coming to CORES

]]> Michi Bradley false No 681 24 14 full fcc.today The Podcast - March 5, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - March 5, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-05-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_03-05-24/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:54:33 -0500 rec.podbean.com/08bba3ea-8eca-3e01-9729-f96eb55d9828 FCC announces final month for Affordable Connectivity Program while Rosenworcel pleads with Senate committee to save program.  Audio inquires in possible LPFM/full-service cross ownership. Pirate letters in NJ & SC. FCC & Ofcom partner to fight robocalls/robotexts.

]]> FCC announces final month for Affordable Connectivity Program while Rosenworcel pleads with Senate committee to save program.  Audio inquires in possible LPFM/full-service cross ownership. Pirate letters in NJ & SC. FCC & Ofcom partner to fight robocalls/robotexts.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 539 24 13 full fcc.today The Podcast - February 29, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - February 29, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-29-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-29-24/#comments Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:09:08 -0500 rec.podbean.com/a802de9b-12bf-3beb-978e-2039ad92f240 Gomez takes to YouTube to fight for ACP.  Results of ACP survey. MB upholds LPFM dismissal with fatal error.  Air Voice Wireless reached $150K consent decree over forcing consumers to take broadband with Lifeline. LPFM NAL cancelled. 3 cable networks get audio description exemption.

]]> Gomez takes to YouTube to fight for ACP.  Results of ACP survey. MB upholds LPFM dismissal with fatal error.  Air Voice Wireless reached $150K consent decree over forcing consumers to take broadband with Lifeline. LPFM NAL cancelled. 3 cable networks get audio description exemption.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 781 24 12 full fcc.today The Podcast - February 26, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - February 26, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-26-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-26-24/#comments Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:42:01 -0500 rec.podbean.com/53047a95-ebad-30ad-a611-e5a00c402a2d MB dismisses 200+ LPFM applications for Weather Alert Radio Network.  EB upholds dingers against broadcasters and telecoms.  FCC wins Emmy award for TV Incentive Auction.

]]> MB dismisses 200+ LPFM applications for Weather Alert Radio Network.  EB upholds dingers against broadcasters and telecoms.  FCC wins Emmy award for TV Incentive Auction.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 504 24 11 full fcc.today The Podcast - February 22, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - February 22, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-22-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-22-24/#comments Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:54:46 -0500 rec.podbean.com/49451380-0762-322e-b389-3057e9a7b588 March meeting agenda.  Rosenworcel reinstates Consumer committee to deal with AI. MB seeks comments on NAB/Xperi clarification request in HD power boost case. Cesar Guel update. After two decades, Form 395-B is back. 

]]> March meeting agenda.  Rosenworcel reinstates Consumer committee to deal with AI. MB seeks comments on NAB/Xperi clarification request in HD power boost case. Cesar Guel update. After two decades, Form 395-B is back. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 665 23 10 full fcc.today The Podcast - February 20, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - February 20, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-20-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-20-24/#comments Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:28:55 -0500 rec.podbean.com/41dca392-096d-3ec5-9582-c7944b748219 FCC meeting clarifies Robocall TCPA rules, In-space Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing, multi-lingual EAS NPRM & WMAS tech for wireless microphones. FCC denies KRSN(AM) resurrection. LPFM claiming unincorporated association dismissed. $40K NAL against PA pirate. 2018 Quad Review rules effective 3-18.  

]]> FCC meeting clarifies Robocall TCPA rules, In-space Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing, multi-lingual EAS NPRM & WMAS tech for wireless microphones. FCC denies KRSN(AM) resurrection. LPFM claiming unincorporated association dismissed. $40K NAL against PA pirate. 2018 Quad Review rules effective 3-18.  

]]> Michi Bradley false No 1105 24 9 full fcc.today The Podcast - February 8, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - February 8, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-08-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-08-24/#comments Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:09:37 -0500 rec.podbean.com/c0059592-9fe8-3457-8c16-efa4f66a297f FCC acts swiftly on deepfake robocalls before New Hampshire Primary. Rosenworcel tells Congress ACP is in jeopardy without more funding. Media dings Nexstar $720K over retrans. RI homeowner gets NIPRB. FCC decides NCE MX 74. LPFM window update. Comment dates for MB 24-14.

]]> FCC acts swiftly on deepfake robocalls before New Hampshire Primary. Rosenworcel tells Congress ACP is in jeopardy without more funding. Media dings Nexstar $720K over retrans. RI homeowner gets NIPRB. FCC decides NCE MX 74. LPFM window update. Comment dates for MB 24-14.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 917 24 8 full fcc.today The Podcast - February 6, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - February 6, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-06-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_02-06-24/#comments Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:20:00 -0500 rec.podbean.com/b92eca44-d8d4-3af8-ae7f-514671c730f6 LPFM grants have begun.  Sage releases Rev96 upgrade. Cesar Guel files motion for summary decision. Bodycam maker Axon asks for waiver to use analog on 5.7 GHz.

]]> LPFM grants have begun.  Sage releases Rev96 upgrade. Cesar Guel files motion for summary decision. Bodycam maker Axon asks for waiver to use analog on 5.7 GHz.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 588 24 7 full fcc.today The Podcast - January 31, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - January 31, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_01-31-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_01-31-24/#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:57:48 -0500 rec.podbean.com/fc57620d-e027-3188-b879-2b44e7968bfb Carr and Starks hints on the start of the booster boom.  Commentary: Multilingual EAS - good idea - but this is not the time and stations simply do not have the spare money. 

]]> Carr and Starks hints on the start of the booster boom.  Commentary: Multilingual EAS - good idea - but this is not the time and stations simply do not have the spare money. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 844 24 6 full fcc.today The Podcast - January 30, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - January 30, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_01-30-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_01-30-24/#comments Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:39:46 -0500 rec.podbean.com/ee2afa63-4c30-36d2-b7e3-0e10ab7d338a Two telecoms dinged a total of $30M for fraud in the Emergency Broadband Benefit and Affordable Connectivity Program.  Nebraska broadcaster pays $8K to settle family trust issues.  LPFM window filing freeze is lifted on 1-31 at 6PM EST.  

]]> Two telecoms dinged a total of $30M for fraud in the Emergency Broadband Benefit and Affordable Connectivity Program.  Nebraska broadcaster pays $8K to settle family trust issues.  LPFM window filing freeze is lifted on 1-31 at 6PM EST.  

]]> Michi Bradley false No 374 24 5 full fcc.today The Podcast - January 25, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - January 25, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_01-25-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_01-25-24/#comments Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:40:55 -0500 rec.podbean.com/9ae759e1-4902-3510-b1b5-079b875b671a FCC adopts NALs for 5 Miami pirates including a $2.3M megadinger.  FCC proposes requiring broadcasters to file disaster reports.  FCC also  mandates location-based 911 for wireless providers and updates 70/80/90 GHz rules.  FCC announces February Open Meeting agenda.

]]> FCC adopts NALs for 5 Miami pirates including a $2.3M megadinger.  FCC proposes requiring broadcasters to file disaster reports.  FCC also  mandates location-based 911 for wireless providers and updates 70/80/90 GHz rules.  FCC announces February Open Meeting agenda.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 553 24 4 full fcc.today The Podcast - January 24, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - January 24, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_01-24-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_01-24-24/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:11:07 -0500 rec.podbean.com/bbf6be65-e17e-3a14-b374-fd0754434e43 FCC sends Congress their FY 2023 annual report on the PIRATE Act.  FCC announces some tentative selectees (including changes) from the 2021 NCE window.  Audio continuing to process new LPFM applications. 

]]> FCC sends Congress their FY 2023 annual report on the PIRATE Act.  FCC announces some tentative selectees (including changes) from the 2021 NCE window.  Audio continuing to process new LPFM applications. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 557 24 3 full fcc.today The Podcast - January 18, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - January 18, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_01-18-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_01-18-24/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:16:01 -0500 rec.podbean.com/e2375fc7-2d3d-3a12-94dd-05cac7d03b02 Sage to include FEMA certificates with Rev96 update.  Congress to vote on averting a government shutdown. $500K dinger for political violations. $8K dinger for ownership disclosure violations. FCC open meeting agenda.

]]> Sage to include FEMA certificates with Rev96 update.  Congress to vote on averting a government shutdown. $500K dinger for political violations. $8K dinger for ownership disclosure violations. FCC open meeting agenda.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 653 24 3 full fcc.today The Podcast - January 17, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - January 17, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_01-17-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_01-17-24/#comments Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:45:13 -0500 rec.podbean.com/5dbc5261-959f-3677-8987-9da42e4daea7 FCC adopts NPRMs to encourage broadcast localism and to protect cable customers.

Media Bureau is starting to do housecleaning on LPFM window applications.

Region 1 Field Enforcement issues pirate radio notices in NJ and PA.

Translator gets $16.5K dinger for failure to file an STA and other violations.

]]> FCC adopts NPRMs to encourage broadcast localism and to protect cable customers.

Media Bureau is starting to do housecleaning on LPFM window applications.

Region 1 Field Enforcement issues pirate radio notices in NJ and PA.

Translator gets $16.5K dinger for failure to file an STA and other violations.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 605 24 2 full fcc.today The Podcast - January 16, 2024 fcc.today The Podcast - January 16, 2024 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_01-16-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_01-16-24/#comments Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:30:09 -0500 rec.podbean.com/72696ed4-87d8-3fc7-8af4-c76ef8ead0fd A detox on the 2023 LPFM Filing Window. 

]]> A detox on the 2023 LPFM Filing Window. 

]]> A detox on the 2023 LPFM Filing Window. Michi Bradley false No 1297 24 1 full fcc.today The Podcast - June 29, 2023 fcc.today The Podcast - June 29, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-29-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-29-23/#comments Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:41:51 -0400 rec.podbean.com/c0761c94-4036-38af-9619-8e1992220a76 FCC let's 13 Franken FMs stay and invites one more to the party.  Railroads permitted to expand use of 220 MHz for railway safety.  Delmarva translator tried to deke the EB and failed miserably.  Saying goodbye to KVOH.

]]> FCC let's 13 Franken FMs stay and invites one more to the party.  Railroads permitted to expand use of 220 MHz for railway safety.  Delmarva translator tried to deke the EB and failed miserably.  Saying goodbye to KVOH.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 706 23 22 full fcc.today The Podcast - June 27, 2023 fcc.today The Podcast - June 27, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-27-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-27-23/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:31:22 -0400 rec.podbean.com/e701c112-008c-3d0b-8ca8-b69a6e79e372 FCC takes comments on REC's Translator Reform petition for rulemaking.  FCC resolves two LPFM vs. translator disputes.  FCC extends ATSC3 simulcast sunset date, normalizes multicast rules. 

]]> FCC takes comments on REC's Translator Reform petition for rulemaking.  FCC resolves two LPFM vs. translator disputes.  FCC extends ATSC3 simulcast sunset date, normalizes multicast rules. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 1059 23 21 full fcc.today The Podcast - June 22, 2023 fcc.today The Podcast - June 22, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-22-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-22-23/#comments Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:55:46 -0400 rec.podbean.com/62cc5c3d-ed9d-346e-8b4f-faf2fb2348ca FCC Commissioner and IG nominees testify before the Senate Commerce Committee.  FCC announces the LPFM filing window dates.

]]> FCC Commissioner and IG nominees testify before the Senate Commerce Committee.  FCC announces the LPFM filing window dates.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 986 23 20 full fcc.today The Podcast - June 21, 2023 fcc.today The Podcast - June 21, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-06-21-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-06-21-23/#comments Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:03:40 -0400 rec.podbean.com/56fc063e-3096-3de0-9725-e331703f2fc6 FCC members face the House in an oversight hearing. ULS is back in operation.  Dingers for late filing LPTVs and a unauthorized transfer of a Hawaii FM.  

]]> FCC members face the House in an oversight hearing. ULS is back in operation.  Dingers for late filing LPTVs and a unauthorized transfer of a Hawaii FM.  

]]> Michi Bradley false No 918 23 21 full fcc.today The Podcast - June 20, 2023 fcc.today The Podcast - June 20, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-20-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-20-23/#comments Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:34:32 -0400 rec.podbean.com/0e57c798-1049-3a49-b808-31146c17eb6a Senate Subcommittee to convene Thursday on the Gomez, Starks and Carr nominations. FCC proposes 'all in' price quoting for cable/satellite TV services. ULS still down, impacting Amateur Radio examinations. FCC to hold panel discussion on AI.  

]]> Senate Subcommittee to convene Thursday on the Gomez, Starks and Carr nominations. FCC proposes 'all in' price quoting for cable/satellite TV services. ULS still down, impacting Amateur Radio examinations. FCC to hold panel discussion on AI.  

]]> Michi Bradley false No 704 23 18 full FCC.today The Podcast - June 19, 2023 FCC.today The Podcast - June 19, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-19-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-19-23/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:49:17 -0400 rec.podbean.com/f8da06d4-2283-3d9a-bb2a-9454738f40e3 FCC members address the Commission's Communications Equity and Diversity Council.

]]> FCC members address the Commission's Communications Equity and Diversity Council.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 1224 23 17 full fcc.today The Podcast - June 15, 2023 fcc.today The Podcast - June 15, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-15-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-15-23/#comments Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:28:11 -0400 rec.podbean.com/4951ea23-3a5d-37d8-aa38-7c6dd74157f8 FCC files brief in court case about the environmental impacts of the Starlink satellite constellation.  FCC deactivates DIRS in Guam.  Rosenworcel wants NOI on data caps.  FCC/REC closed on 6-19 for Juneteenth.

]]> FCC files brief in court case about the environmental impacts of the Starlink satellite constellation.  FCC deactivates DIRS in Guam.  Rosenworcel wants NOI on data caps.  FCC/REC closed on 6-19 for Juneteenth.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 617 23 16 full fcc.today The Podcast -June 14, 2023 fcc.today The Podcast -June 14, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-14-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-14-23/#comments Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:51:42 -0400 rec.podbean.com/fea29eff-af08-3a78-a4dc-8900c05cca24 LPTVer says that NAB wants to regulate videos for cats.  $21M more funding towards filling in the homework gap.  New York man caught playing on a police frequency.  ULS, ASR and other WTB systems out of service. 

]]> LPTVer says that NAB wants to regulate videos for cats.  $21M more funding towards filling in the homework gap.  New York man caught playing on a police frequency.  ULS, ASR and other WTB systems out of service. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 543 2023 15 full FCC.today The Podcast - June 13, 2023 FCC.today The Podcast - June 13, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-13-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-13-23/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:53:02 -0400 rec.podbean.com/56a1f1ec-f201-398e-b9c3-afd348cff97c LPTV advocates debate the definition of a small market. Dates for the Grassroots Radio Conference announced. DC TV station 

]]> LPTV advocates debate the definition of a small market. Dates for the Grassroots Radio Conference announced. DC TV station 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 873 23 14 full FCC.today The Podcast - June 12, 2023 FCC.today The Podcast - June 12, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-12-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-12-23/#comments Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:02:36 -0400 rec.podbean.com/3dc62e10-8540-3fa9-b975-7bdcc0c6bf29 LPTV stations speak up on proposed Low Power Protection Act rules.  Strong sporadic E layer propagation created some interesting FM DX this past weekend.  NFCB's Sally Kane is stepping down after 9+ years of dedicated service to community radio. 

]]> LPTV stations speak up on proposed Low Power Protection Act rules.  Strong sporadic E layer propagation created some interesting FM DX this past weekend.  NFCB's Sally Kane is stepping down after 9+ years of dedicated service to community radio. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 744 23 30 full FCC.today The Podcast - June 8, 2023 FCC.today The Podcast - June 8, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-08-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-08-23/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:13:31 -0400 rec.podbean.com/e0c04c79-897d-3f47-b24b-57f3151ac07e At the FCC Open Meeting, the FCC passes NPRMs for Next Generation 911, Robocall/Robotext Consent and Licensing in 45 GHz.  The FCC passes a R&O declaring that video conferencing applications need to be made accessible for people with disabilities. 

]]> At the FCC Open Meeting, the FCC passes NPRMs for Next Generation 911, Robocall/Robotext Consent and Licensing in 45 GHz.  The FCC passes a R&O declaring that video conferencing applications need to be made accessible for people with disabilities. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 854 23 12 full FCC.today The Podcast - June 7, 2023 FCC.today The Podcast - June 7, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-07-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-07-23/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:17:08 -0400 rec.podbean.com/3c15d22b-44dc-3eeb-87ea-534b1253c2e5 FCC tells massive robocaller for the third time to pay their $225M fine.  FCC threatens to cut off another robo-carrier. FCC settles NCE MX Group 55. 

]]> FCC tells massive robocaller for the third time to pay their $225M fine.  FCC threatens to cut off another robo-carrier. FCC settles NCE MX Group 55. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 648 23 11 full FCC.today The Podcast - June 6, 2023 FCC.today The Podcast - June 6, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-06-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-06-23/#comments Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:39:18 -0400 rec.podbean.com/9e233103-a48a-3c9a-8d85-d0c9887cb193 Recap of today's House hearing on AM radio.  FCC upholds $5M megadinger against provider of anti-mail in ballot robocalls. 

]]> Recap of today's House hearing on AM radio.  FCC upholds $5M megadinger against provider of anti-mail in ballot robocalls. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 1229 23 10 full FCC.today The Podcast - June 5, 2023 FCC.today The Podcast - June 5, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-05-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-05-23/#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:23:40 -0400 rec.podbean.com/f0bd0cc9-4eda-3efe-993f-0a19736fa247 FCC issues MO&O on 10 of the 20 outstanding NCE-FM MX groups, reverses tentative selections.  House Subcommittee to meet Tuesday about AM radio.  DIRS deactivated in CNMI (still active in Guam). 

]]> FCC issues MO&O on 10 of the 20 outstanding NCE-FM MX groups, reverses tentative selections.  House Subcommittee to meet Tuesday about AM radio.  DIRS deactivated in CNMI (still active in Guam). 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 486 23 9 full FCC.today The Podcast - June 1, 2023 FCC.today The Podcast - June 1, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-01-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_06-01-23/#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:41:23 -0400 rec.podbean.com/be4fa87f-3c87-3b5a-addf-574a1bc5d4f1 Details about the US Navy FM transmissions operating under STA in Guam.  UK's Ofcom dings Bauer for the premature shutdown of Absolute Radio's 1215 AM network. 

]]> Details about the US Navy FM transmissions operating under STA in Guam.  UK's Ofcom dings Bauer for the premature shutdown of Absolute Radio's 1215 AM network. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 427 23 8 full FCC.today The Podcast - May 31, 2023 FCC.today The Podcast - May 31, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_05-31-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_05-31-23/#comments Wed, 31 May 2023 15:59:23 -0400 rec.podbean.com/5d5ff719-d81f-3774-9b56-7944a4936a36 AM license cancellations are at a record pace as House subcommittee gets ready to discuss its future in cars. Navy's FM STA in Guam extended. SD LPTV dinger lowered to $750 in flash cut confusion.

]]> AM license cancellations are at a record pace as House subcommittee gets ready to discuss its future in cars. Navy's FM STA in Guam extended. SD LPTV dinger lowered to $750 in flash cut confusion.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 519 23 7 full FCC.today The Podcast - May 30, 2023 FCC.today The Podcast - May 30, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_05-30-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_05-30-23/#comments Tue, 30 May 2023 18:41:09 -0400 rec.podbean.com/ad6e0ff2-4d0d-3ec1-a216-122693ad6a14 Broadcasters/telecoms assess Mawar's fury. REC opens new enforcement database. FCC fines PayG $1.4M for missing USF payments. CBer blames a milk crate as the cause of jamming in Rockford, IL. 

]]> Broadcasters/telecoms assess Mawar's fury. REC opens new enforcement database. FCC fines PayG $1.4M for missing USF payments. CBer blames a milk crate as the cause of jamming in Rockford, IL. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 728 23 6 full FCC.today The Podcast - May 24, 2023 FCC.today The Podcast - May 24, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_05-24-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_05-24-23/#comments Wed, 24 May 2023 17:42:06 -0400 rec.podbean.com/6d489b0d-6414-3450-9f1e-b58518694ef0 FCC sends PIRATE Act notice to Spaceport America.  Applicant for new NCE loses bid for Raleigh and other waivers. Mawar makes a hard hit on Guam. Petition filed to allow for stock quotes using HF frequencies.  Comment line: 202 963-0852. 

]]> FCC sends PIRATE Act notice to Spaceport America.  Applicant for new NCE loses bid for Raleigh and other waivers. Mawar makes a hard hit on Guam. Petition filed to allow for stock quotes using HF frequencies.  Comment line: 202 963-0852. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 746 23 5 full FCC.today The Podcast - May 23, 2023 FCC.today The Podcast - May 23, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_05-23-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_05-23-23/#comments Tue, 23 May 2023 15:32:01 -0400 rec.podbean.com/dde39129-6876-3409-8dcb-901190659375 Tegna throws in the towel on $8bn merger.  Ford keeps AM radio in cars. Guam/CNMI prepare for super typhoon. WHIV-LP featured in RadioWorld.  Comment line: 202 963-0852. 

]]> Tegna throws in the towel on $8bn merger.  Ford keeps AM radio in cars. Guam/CNMI prepare for super typhoon. WHIV-LP featured in RadioWorld.  Comment line: 202 963-0852. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 664 23 4 full FCC.today The Podcast - May 22, 2023 FCC.today The Podcast - May 22, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_05-22-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_05-22-23/#comments Mon, 22 May 2023 14:13:06 -0400 rec.podbean.com/b312cf53-5fd7-37c1-83a9-924adcf62b60 Biden nominates Ana Gomez, re-nominates Starks and Carr to FCC.  Michi comments about the AM in Vehicles Act.  Comment line 202 963-0852.

]]> Biden nominates Ana Gomez, re-nominates Starks and Carr to FCC.  Michi comments about the AM in Vehicles Act.  Comment line 202 963-0852.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 737 23 3 full FCC.todayThe Podcast - May 19, 2023 FCC.todayThe Podcast - May 19, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_05-19-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_05-19-23/#comments Fri, 19 May 2023 18:18:13 -0400 rec.podbean.com/e4084f50-793e-39c5-b40a-ddde31d2b4f8 President Biden may have made his next FCC pick.

The resulting 3-2 majority may be short lived.

EB notifies Pennsylvania homeowner that his security cameras are interfering with T-Mobile.

]]> President Biden may have made his next FCC pick.

The resulting 3-2 majority may be short lived.

EB notifies Pennsylvania homeowner that his security cameras are interfering with T-Mobile.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 313 23 29 full FCC.today the podcast - May 18, 2023 FCC.today the podcast - May 18, 2023 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_05-18-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday_05-18-23/#comments Thu, 18 May 2023 18:53:38 -0400 rec.podbean.com/99242bf1-1243-3d32-9a7a-2a439aba551d Congress moves to keep AM radio on the dashboard.  Translator gets license back.  LPFM window may be coming soon!

]]> Congress moves to keep AM radio on the dashboard.  Translator gets license back.  LPFM window may be coming soon!

]]> Congress moves to keep AM radio on the dashboard.  Translator gets license back.  LPFM window may be coming soon! Michi Bradley false No 517 2023 1 full FCC Today: September 26, 2022 FCC Today: September 26, 2022 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-september-26-2022/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-september-26-2022/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:27:32 -0400 rec.podbean.com/25b0191f-16de-3c0b-b5ed-3c5b10efb4b9 FCC upholds Media Bureau decision on Modesto Auction 100 translator facing an LCRA challenge.  What the FCC got right and what they got wrong in this decision. 

]]> FCC upholds Media Bureau decision on Modesto Auction 100 translator facing an LCRA challenge.  What the FCC got right and what they got wrong in this decision. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 892 28 full FCC Today 09-21-2022 FCC Today 09-21-2022 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-09-21-2022/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-09-21-2022/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:06:28 -0400 rec.podbean.com/fb556cef-7b5f-3c8c-9adf-6e67d9526633 Sinclair Broadcasting is in hot water over "Hot Wheels".   CAP Polling ex parte update.

 

]]> Sinclair Broadcasting is in hot water over "Hot Wheels".   CAP Polling ex parte update.

 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 1338 27 full fcc.today: The Podcast - March 24, 2022 fcc.today: The Podcast - March 24, 2022 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-03-24/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-03-24/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:56:32 -0400 rec.podbean.com/a19e335a-b408-30e0-a89f-394c14518cc7 Revised filing fees for WTB applicants, including the new Amateur Radio filing fee starts in April.  FCC lowers the boom on three more robocall carriers.  Auction 109 applicant dinged $1K.  FCC announces more NCE tentative selectees.

]]> Revised filing fees for WTB applicants, including the new Amateur Radio filing fee starts in April.  FCC lowers the boom on three more robocall carriers.  Auction 109 applicant dinged $1K.  FCC announces more NCE tentative selectees.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 380 2 9 full fcc.today: The Podcast - March 21, 2022 fcc.today: The Podcast - March 21, 2022 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-03-21/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-03-21/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:14:02 -0400 rec.podbean.com/ab42b69f-8bdd-370c-bd7f-acc544caeba6 We're back!  It's spring, and the revocation hearings are in full bloom.  More EZ coming for REC EZ Forms. 

]]> We're back!  It's spring, and the revocation hearings are in full bloom.  More EZ coming for REC EZ Forms. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 412 2 8 full fcc.today: The Podcast - February 18, 2022 fcc.today: The Podcast - February 18, 2022 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-02-18/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-02-18/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:24:04 -0500 rec.podbean.com/f4090b42-95e3-3f00-b394-76ea137b4784 FCC fixes radio rules. $45M megadinger for robocaller.  Rogue TV antenna causes ruckus in a NY town. FCC clamps down on captive contracts in apartments. Auction 112 for TV this summer. 

]]> FCC fixes radio rules. $45M megadinger for robocaller.  Rogue TV antenna causes ruckus in a NY town. FCC clamps down on captive contracts in apartments. Auction 112 for TV this summer. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 614 2022 7 full fcc.today: The Podcast - February 10, 2022 fcc.today: The Podcast - February 10, 2022 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-02-10/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-02-10/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:31:50 -0500 rec.podbean.com/76438cd3-a987-39be-935a-11f1a3ed704b Mazda owners in Seattle are locked on KUOW... literally!  25 educational FM allotments in the commercial band have been re-reserved to go up for auction.  Hearing being set for KPCQ-AM for long periods of silence.  Dingers for an Auction 109 applicant in Hugo, CO, W264DV and WMOX-AM.  Some NCE MX applicants are getting more time to settle.  How will the FCC handle new NCE broadcasters who did not include diversity statements? 

]]> Mazda owners in Seattle are locked on KUOW... literally!  25 educational FM allotments in the commercial band have been re-reserved to go up for auction.  Hearing being set for KPCQ-AM for long periods of silence.  Dingers for an Auction 109 applicant in Hugo, CO, W264DV and WMOX-AM.  Some NCE MX applicants are getting more time to settle.  How will the FCC handle new NCE broadcasters who did not include diversity statements? 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 712 2022 6 full fcc.today: The Podcast - February 3, 2022 fcc.today: The Podcast - February 3, 2022 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-02-03/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-02-03/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:06:51 -0500 rec.podbean.com/472bca40-7eda-367d-979d-c8a1d8e39e18 DKQEK-LP takes the FCC back to court over MB 19-193. $7K dinger for WMOX-AM for operation after expiration.  Rosenworcel declares war on ringless voicemail. 

]]> DKQEK-LP takes the FCC back to court over MB 19-193. $7K dinger for WMOX-AM for operation after expiration.  Rosenworcel declares war on ringless voicemail. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 404 2022 5 full fcc.today: The Podcast - February 1, 2022 fcc.today: The Podcast - February 1, 2022 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-02-01/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-02-01/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:33:14 -0500 rec.podbean.com/197a8561-27db-321e-8b54-e6dbeea8b21c Rosenworcel drops the hammer on jammers.  Tower unlit for nearly 20 years ordered to finally come down.  NCE applicants are settling.  Rosenworcel announces staff changes including new Media Bureau Chief. 

]]> Rosenworcel drops the hammer on jammers.  Tower unlit for nearly 20 years ordered to finally come down.  NCE applicants are settling.  Rosenworcel announces staff changes including new Media Bureau Chief. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 778 2022 4 full fcc.today: The Podcast - January 12, 2022 fcc.today: The Podcast - January 12, 2022 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-01-12/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-01-12/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:43:21 -0500 rec.podbean.com/49951b0d-aeb2-3b96-8293-2acf17538c90 Media Bureau moves one step closer to retiring CDBS, Land Mobile interests seek to modernize T-Band protection rules, Rosenworcel congratulates Alan Davidson on NTIA post, update on the Roger Wahl revocation proceeding. 

]]> Media Bureau moves one step closer to retiring CDBS, Land Mobile interests seek to modernize T-Band protection rules, Rosenworcel congratulates Alan Davidson on NTIA post, update on the Roger Wahl revocation proceeding. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 366 26 full fcc.today: The Podcast - January 7, 2022 fcc.today: The Podcast - January 7, 2022 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-01-07/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-01-07/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:20:24 -0500 rec.podbean.com/02a59165-f929-3526-b385-9e16989b4010 Nutrition Facts style labels for broadband services, recognition of tribal libraries in the E-Rate program, more recognition of write-in candidates in political programming rules, changes to TV white space devices to better protect wireless microphones and modifying equipment authorization rules to align with international standards.

]]> Nutrition Facts style labels for broadband services, recognition of tribal libraries in the E-Rate program, more recognition of write-in candidates in political programming rules, changes to TV white space devices to better protect wireless microphones and modifying equipment authorization rules to align with international standards.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 496 2022 3 full fcc.today: The Podcast - January 4, 2022 fcc.today: The Podcast - January 4, 2022 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-01-04/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-01-04/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2022 20:42:14 -0500 rec.podbean.com/27a53f89-a544-3164-938a-42eb56dde7e3 FCC grants iHeart's renewal for WGCI(FM) Chicago amid charges of violent and obscene song lyrics. FCC releases updated broadcast station counts.  Reminiscing about the World Radio TV Handbook. 

]]> FCC grants iHeart's renewal for WGCI(FM) Chicago amid charges of violent and obscene song lyrics. FCC releases updated broadcast station counts.  Reminiscing about the World Radio TV Handbook. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 704 2022 2 full fcc.today: The Podcast - January 3, 2022 fcc.today: The Podcast - January 3, 2022 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-01-03/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcc-today-2022-01-03/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2022 19:31:20 -0500 rec.podbean.com/15623522-7d92-3595-8849-3879c3a4a3bf The new year is here, snow in Riverton, the LPFM inventory is done and REC is returning to normal operations, national EAS test results are in and NCE applicants are making moves and killing conflicts.. all that in unscripted Michi fashion.

]]> The new year is here, snow in Riverton, the LPFM inventory is done and REC is returning to normal operations, national EAS test results are in and NCE applicants are making moves and killing conflicts.. all that in unscripted Michi fashion.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 1002 2022 1 full fcc.today: The Podcast - December 17, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - December 17, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-17/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-17/#comments Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:34:53 -0500 rec.podbean.com/aa7be08e-1475-3df9-b13e-f4b9dc229238 Telecoms dinged over $6M for 9-1-1 violations. NAB/SBAs join REC in opposing mandatory DIRS reporting. Audio denies UrbanOne's request for FM allotment that has already been reauctioned. Two translators dinged for untimely filings. 

]]> Telecoms dinged over $6M for 9-1-1 violations. NAB/SBAs join REC in opposing mandatory DIRS reporting. Audio denies UrbanOne's request for FM allotment that has already been reauctioned. Two translators dinged for untimely filings. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 749 2021 25 full fcc.today: The Podcast - December 14, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - December 14, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-14/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-14/#comments Tue, 14 Dec 2021 20:15:01 -0500 rec.podbean.com/e5759dec-d79c-3352-8ecb-3c5b74eabd4c FCC proposes changes to EAS to make them more visually appealing.  DIRS activated in 17 Kentucky counties. VOIP providers get some flexibility in how they block potential robocalls. WTB grants waiver to better implement Positive Train Control. 

]]> FCC proposes changes to EAS to make them more visually appealing.  DIRS activated in 17 Kentucky counties. VOIP providers get some flexibility in how they block potential robocalls. WTB grants waiver to better implement Positive Train Control. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 589 2021 24 full fcc.today: The Podcast - December 13, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - December 13, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-13/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-13/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:19:53 -0500 rec.podbean.com/d73ca999-083b-32c2-b6af-ad030c035ddb The death of broadcast engineer Jeremy Ruck. New all-digital AM in New England.  Comment dates in NextGen multicast proceeding. 

]]> The death of broadcast engineer Jeremy Ruck. New all-digital AM in New England.  Comment dates in NextGen multicast proceeding. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 211 2021 23 full fcc.today: The Podcast - December 10, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - December 10, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-10/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-10/#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:37:52 -0500 rec.podbean.com/88adb718-7579-38de-8d52-0c8df4bb5571 Beasley dinged for false EAS tones on brokered show.  NPR & REC opposes mandatory reporting during disasters.  Roger Wahl revocation case moves forward.

]]> Beasley dinged for false EAS tones on brokered show.  NPR & REC opposes mandatory reporting during disasters.  Roger Wahl revocation case moves forward.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 467 2021 22 full fcc.today: The Podcast - December 8, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - December 8, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-08/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-08/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:49:32 -0500 rec.podbean.com/889ccfb4-e6a9-3f23-aeb2-de55bb791762 FCC denies NAB Petition for Stay in the Foreign Government Programming Disclosure rule proceeding. 

]]> FCC denies NAB Petition for Stay in the Foreign Government Programming Disclosure rule proceeding. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 344 2021 21 full fcc.today: The Podcast - December 7, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - December 7, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-07/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-07/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:32:59 -0500 rec.podbean.com/8221f650-f8d4-34a2-b7a5-68013f53c0ed Jessica Rosenworcel becomes the first woman to be confirmed by the Senate as Chair of the FCC. 

]]> Jessica Rosenworcel becomes the first woman to be confirmed by the Senate as Chair of the FCC. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 464 2021 20 full fcc.today: The Podcast - December 3, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - December 3, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-03/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-03/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:28:32 -0500 rec.podbean.com/a0722e8e-b17d-3c7e-9d8f-08e4f69cc682 FCCxtra: FCC nominee Gigi Sohn answers senator's questions at the December 1, 2021 hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee.  

]]> FCCxtra: FCC nominee Gigi Sohn answers senator's questions at the December 1, 2021 hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee.  

]]> Michi Bradley false No 4828 2021 19 bonus fcc.today: The Podcast - December 2, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - December 2, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-02/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-02/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:31:47 -0500 rec.podbean.com/520f6fb8-01ac-3b99-94d6-6e6e2be96954 Opening statement of Gigi Sohn before the Senate Commerce Committee, December 1, 2021.

 

]]> Opening statement of Gigi Sohn before the Senate Commerce Committee, December 1, 2021.

 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 436 2021 18 full fcc.today: The Podcast - December 1, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - December 1, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-01/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-12-01/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:09:07 -0500 rec.podbean.com/9d0e4b97-fb3c-3b31-aa98-ae110787288a Chinese Voice of Golden City denied review in the DC Circuit.  FCC may move ahead on the WQZS revocation. 

]]> Chinese Voice of Golden City denied review in the DC Circuit.  FCC may move ahead on the WQZS revocation. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 405 17 full fcc.today: The Podcast - November 30, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - November 30, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-30/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-30/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:08:47 -0500 rec.podbean.com/38db21a2-c081-3e0a-bbfa-7ad5423de722 FCC announces mutually exclusive application groups in the NCE FM filing window.  NFL on Fox allegedly did a big EAS no-no!

]]> FCC announces mutually exclusive application groups in the NCE FM filing window.  NFL on Fox allegedly did a big EAS no-no!

]]> Michi Bradley false No 482 2021 16 full fcc.today: The Podcast - November 23, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - November 23, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-23/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-23/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:21:12 -0500 rec.podbean.com/109acc1a-a99f-3a66-9e48-c745e41b080d FCC investigates fraud in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, T-Mobile to pay $19M for 911 outage, The impact to LPFM stations by the NCE Window.

]]> FCC investigates fraud in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, T-Mobile to pay $19M for 911 outage, The impact to LPFM stations by the NCE Window.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 427 2021 15 full fcc.today: The Podcast - November 22, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - November 22, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-22/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-22/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:42:32 -0500 rec.podbean.com/7676aeb9-36c6-3c71-9bf1-8af6c960c492 TV Auction 112: Little towns, big bucks and hopefully, no whammys!  CA radio 'clean' renewals being granted today.

]]> TV Auction 112: Little towns, big bucks and hopefully, no whammys!  CA radio 'clean' renewals being granted today.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 204 2021 14 full fcc.today: The Podcast - November 18, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - November 18, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-18/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-18/#comments Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:29:30 -0500 rec.podbean.com/e662c9d9-d5ec-3093-92ef-6597d5fdd0c0 FCC gives go ahead for Text to 9-8-8, Enhanced Competition Incentive Program and Kineis Low-Earth Satellite market access.  Dingers for Auction 109 and TV public files.  

]]> FCC gives go ahead for Text to 9-8-8, Enhanced Competition Incentive Program and Kineis Low-Earth Satellite market access.  Dingers for Auction 109 and TV public files.  

]]> Michi Bradley false No 382 13 full fcc.today: The Podcast - November 17, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - November 17, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-17/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-17/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:59:35 -0500 rec.podbean.com/29fbac8d-2481-33a6-9cd6-eac8c3679f60 Rosenworcel's remarks before the Senate Commerce Committee.  Rough road ahead for Gigi Sohn. 

]]> Rosenworcel's remarks before the Senate Commerce Committee.  Rough road ahead for Gigi Sohn. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 895 2021 12 full fcc.today: The Podcast - November 16, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - November 16, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-16/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-16/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:11:12 -0500 rec.podbean.com/df0c0b98-eb60-3d1e-8203-e01be6248482 245 NCE applications are accepted for filing. First grants likely in mid-January.  FCC adopts FM directional antenna NPRM. 

]]> 245 NCE applications are accepted for filing. First grants likely in mid-January.  FCC adopts FM directional antenna NPRM. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 294 2021 11 full fcc.today: The Podcast - November 15, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - November 15, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-15/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-15/#comments Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:02:29 -0500 rec.podbean.com/a18e3176-0176-3c8e-8c22-76603413f69e New LPTV channel for New York City.  Secure Equipment Act signed into law.

]]> New LPTV channel for New York City.  Secure Equipment Act signed into law.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 232 2021 10 full fcc.today: The Podcast - November 10, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - November 10, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-10/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-10/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:54:14 -0500 rec.podbean.com/f9a8f660-b55e-33ab-bd2d-eea906f4cb21 The NCE window is now closed.  What's next?

]]> The NCE window is now closed.  What's next?

]]> Michi Bradley false No 332 2021 9 full fcc.today: The Podcast - November 9, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - November 9, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-09/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-09/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:37:44 -0500 rec.podbean.com/c8d5654d-2c07-37c9-93cd-dbf74d9021e6 NAB backs regulatory fees for big-tech - Tech calls it a wi-fi tax.  NCE filing window update.

]]> NAB backs regulatory fees for big-tech - Tech calls it a wi-fi tax.  NCE filing window update.

]]> Michi Bradley false No 374 2021 8 full fcc.today: The Podcast - November 8, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - November 8, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-08/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-08/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:18:21 -0500 rec.podbean.com/c7d88d59-77ba-3f8d-9c5b-f5a1e0082a78 More funding to close the homework gap.  More flexibility for NextGen TV multicasts. Senate introduces language to bring uncensored internet to Cuba and other nations. Thoughts on the NCE Window. 

]]> More funding to close the homework gap.  More flexibility for NextGen TV multicasts. Senate introduces language to bring uncensored internet to Cuba and other nations. Thoughts on the NCE Window. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 727 2021 7 full fcc.today: The Podcast - November 5, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - November 5, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-05/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-05/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:27:37 -0400 rec.podbean.com/2a03940f-7d81-3ce3-92a2-67ce27fc26f2 FCC Extra: The NAB's Big Lie.  The CD they sent to Congress over 20 years ago to try to stop LPFM. 

]]> FCC Extra: The NAB's Big Lie.  The CD they sent to Congress over 20 years ago to try to stop LPFM. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 890 2021 6 full fcc.today: The Podcast - November 4, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - November 4, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-04/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-04/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:36:41 -0400 rec.podbean.com/61a423e7-232c-3436-a811-883ebe8d3f57 Remarks of Rosenworcel, Starks and Simington at inaugural meeting of the Commission's Communications, Equity and Diversity Council. 

]]> Remarks of Rosenworcel, Starks and Simington at inaugural meeting of the Commission's Communications, Equity and Diversity Council. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 755 2021 5 full fcc.today: The Podcast - November 3, 2021 fcc.today: The Podcast - November 3, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-03/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-03/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:38:33 -0400 rec.podbean.com/c87b6912-048f-37f7-a4f2-b75855819ea7 FCC and Congress cracks down on Chinese government influence in telecom.  Dingers: WENO(AM). 

]]> FCC and Congress cracks down on Chinese government influence in telecom.  Dingers: WENO(AM). 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 214 2021 4 full FCC.today: The Podcast - November 2, 2021 FCC.today: The Podcast - November 2, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-02/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-2021-11-02/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:48:45 -0400 rec.podbean.com/6dc73598-b441-34e5-809e-2f22c0d706bc NCE FM filing window opens. 988 Suicide Prevention dialing code moves forward with mandatory 10 digit dialing and the potential of text messaging to 988. Florida AM station filed for late renewal. Florida broadcaster fined for clearing land threatening an endangered species. 

]]> NCE FM filing window opens. 988 Suicide Prevention dialing code moves forward with mandatory 10 digit dialing and the potential of text messaging to 988. Florida AM station filed for late renewal. Florida broadcaster fined for clearing land threatening an endangered species. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 435 2021 3 full FCC.today: The Podcast - November 1, 2021 FCC.today: The Podcast - November 1, 2021 https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-the-podcast-november-1-2021/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-the-podcast-november-1-2021/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:15:21 -0400 rec.podbean.com/38a1a2f1-6566-3c13-806c-be242204fa0d NCE filing window opens at midnight tonight.  FCC to consider modernizing the FM proof of performance rule.  History of directional antenna rules for LPFM stations. 

]]> NCE filing window opens at midnight tonight.  FCC to consider modernizing the FM proof of performance rule.  History of directional antenna rules for LPFM stations. 

]]> Michi Bradley false No 488 2021 2 full FCC.today - Episode Zero FCC.today - Episode Zero https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-episode-zero/ https://rec.podbean.com/e/fcctoday-episode-zero/#comments Sun, 31 Oct 2021 12:47:31 -0400 rec.podbean.com/1c8b94d9-c55d-37bb-a035-5b4ddc859cb2 An introduction to this new podcast from REC.  Where we are at right now and the direction I would like to take this medium.  

]]> An introduction to this new podcast from REC.  Where we are at right now and the direction I would like to take this medium.  

]]> An introduction to this new podcast version of the fcc.today website and an introduction to Michi Bradley. Michi Bradley false No 450 2021 1 full