REC Networks Substack

Reduction in federal workforce continues - NAB pushes for a NextGen ATSC3 cutover - Carr questions iHeart about Payola and Verizon about DEI.

Public comments are being accepted for this year's convention of community radio broadcasters from across the country.

The recent events of intimidating Federal employees and the threat to the independence of Federal agencies are both concerning from a nonpartisan standpoint.

Trump demands oversight of rule changes. Rip and Replace waiting for more funds. TV Channel 14 has different rules.

Carr investigates Comcast/NBC-Universal over DEI practices. Disney removes DEI programs. DOGE provides summary of FCC workforce.

LPFMs and NCEs are advised to check CORES to determine if Regulatory Fees were applied to their FRNs in error.

REC has received clarifications regarding the legislation which addressed our concerns and we now support the legislation.

Brendan Carr goes on "Fox and Friends" to discuss the CBS and Audacy investigations. Carrier dinged $4.5M for robocalls impersonating the FCC. FCC warns radio stations about payola.

Carr goes on Fox News to discuss CBS and Audacy ~ Strange $4.5M robocall dinger ~ FCC warns radio stations about payola.

(Updated 2-7-25) MB Docket 25-73 opened to address "transparency and demonstrated interest" in the Center for American Rights complaint against CBS.

As long as the digital loophole poison pill still exists, we will still oppose this legislation as written.

Brendan Carr sends letter to NPR & PBS about underwriting.

Chairman Carr was wrong, but he was also correct.

Carr letter to NPR and PBS is very serious and all non-NPR NCE/LPFM stations should immediately take notice.

Community Service Grants were not impacted by the now-rescinded executive order. EAS (NGWS) grants may also be OK.

Jessica Rosenworcel leaves the FCC. Brendan Carr takes the helm as Chairman.

Comm. Gomez: "We must respect the protections of the First Amendment and the restrictions in the Communications Act.”

Digital Equity remains alive and well at REC.

President elect Trump has nominated Olivia Trusty to serve on the FCC, subject to confirmation.

With the deadline for time sharing agreements now passed, we now look at what has happened and what will happen to mutually exclusive LPFM applicants.