FCC Calls On Broadcasters To Mark America’s 250th With Patriotic Content; Chairman Brendan Carr Cites Lack Of A ‘Schoolhouse Rock!’

The FCC called on broadcasters to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States with more “patriotic, pro-America” content, as Chairman Brendan Carr urged stations to pledge commit to programming that “promotes civic education, national pride, and our shared history.” Carr’s announcement on Friday appeared to harken back to the Bicentennial of 1976, citing Schoolhouse […]

By Ted Johnson

FCC Asks Broadcasters to Run “Patriotic, Pro-America Content” In America 250 Push

FCC chairman Brendan Carr's Pledge America campaign suggests that TV and radio stations air PSAs or begin their days with the Pledge of Allegiance .

By Alex Weprin

Trump-Appointed FCC Chairman Calls on TV Networks to Pledge to Air ‘Patriotic, Pro-America Content’ for U.S.’s 250th Birthday

Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed chair of the FCC, wants TV broadcasters to rally around the American flag in celebration of the U.S.’s 250th anniversary this year — and he suggested that local stations could start “each broadcast day” with the “Star Spangled Banner” or Pledge of Allegiance. On Friday, Carr announced the Pledge America Campaign, […]

By Todd Spangler

Colbert Slams FCC and CBS, Priming for Fight Over Equal-Time Rules - The Wall Street Journal

Colbert Slams FCC and CBS, Priming for Fight Over Equal-Time Rules  The Wall Street Journal