It's been four years since the head of the Federal Communications Commission, Michael Powell, tried to relax restrictions on media consolidation. Powell's efforts landed him in court, and the issue has been brewing ever since. Now, it's back in the headlines, as the FCC prepares for a hastily-arranged hearing on the issue tomorrow. Join Kojo as we look at the controversy and how it might affect the information you get.
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-10-30/fcc-media-ownership
The FCC & Media Ownership
Listen Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007 at 1:06 p.m. in Economy, Science
CD or 
TRANSCRIPT of this program.
Guests
Jonathan Adelstein
Commissioner (D), Federal Communications Commission
Corey Boles
reporter, The Wall Street Journal
Search
Find Past Shows
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Related Shows
- Protection for RentersMarch 18, 2010
- Credit Default Swaps: Toxic Tools?March 16, 2010
- Digital MoneyMarch 16, 2010
- A Vaccine to Cure Addictions?March 8, 2010
- The Politics of Personal Appearance in the WorkplaceMarch 1, 2010
Related NPR Stories
- Morning EditionDebate Pledged To Begin Soon On Financial BillMarch 16, 2010
- Morning EditionDodd Unveils Sweeping Financial Regulation PlanMarch 16, 2010
- Morning EditionObama Policy Shelves Most Bush-Era Stem Cell LinesMarch 16, 2010
- Morning EditionThe End Of 9-To-5: When Work Time Is AnytimeMarch 16, 2010
- Morning EditionBacteria On Your Fingertips Could Identify YouMarch 16, 2010
Comments