Deregulating Media, a Recipe for Disaster in the Wilds of Local Broadcasting The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has scrapped the cap on broadcast TV ownership, sparking widespread concern among media watchdogs and regulators.
The 2 1 vote, led by FCC Chair Brendan Carr, marks a significant shift in how local broadcasting is governed.
This decision's timing is striking, particularly given Carr's own acknowledgment that the decline of local newspapers has left a void that local TV stations are struggling to fill.