FCC Today with Michi Bradley
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -The latest news from the Federal Communications Commission from the mind of the Michi.
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fcc.today The Podcast - March 13, 2024
March 14, 2024 00:08 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBHouse 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.
fcc.today The Podcast - March 7, 2024
March 08, 2024 01:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBCongress 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
fcc.today The Podcast - March 5, 2024
March 05, 2024 16:54 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MBFCC 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.today The Podcast - February 29, 2024
March 01, 2024 01:09 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBGomez 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.
fcc.today The Podcast - February 26, 2024
February 27, 2024 00:42 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBMB dismisses 200+ LPFM applications for Weather Alert Radio Network. EB upholds dingers against broadcasters and telecoms. FCC wins Emmy award for TV Incentive Auction.
fcc.today The Podcast - February 22, 2024
February 23, 2024 01:54 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBMarch 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.
fcc.today The Podcast - February 20, 2024
February 20, 2024 17:28 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBFCC 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.today The Podcast - February 8, 2024
February 09, 2024 01:09 - 15 minutes - 35 MBFCC 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.today The Podcast - February 6, 2024
February 07, 2024 00:20 - 9 minutes - 22.4 MBLPFM 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.
fcc.today The Podcast - January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024 23:57 - 14 minutes - 32.2 MBCarr 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.
fcc.today The Podcast - January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024 22:39 - 6 minutes - 14.3 MBTwo 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.
fcc.today The Podcast - January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024 21:40 - 9 minutes - 21.1 MBFCC 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.today The Podcast - January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024 20:11 - 9 minutes - 21.3 MBFCC 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.today The Podcast - January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024 23:16 - 10 minutes - 24.9 MBSage 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.
fcc.today The Podcast - January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024 23:45 - 10 minutes - 23.1 MBFCC 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.today The Podcast - January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024 23:30 - 21 minutes - 49.5 MBA detox on the 2023 LPFM Filing Window.
fcc.today The Podcast - June 29, 2023
June 29, 2023 22:41 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBFCC 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.today The Podcast - June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023 22:31 - 17 minutes - 16 MBFCC 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.today The Podcast - June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023 22:55 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBFCC Commissioner and IG nominees testify before the Senate Commerce Committee. FCC announces the LPFM filing window dates.
fcc.today The Podcast - June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023 23:03 - 15 minutes - 14 MBFCC 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.today The Podcast - June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023 20:34 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBSenate 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.
FCC.today The Podcast - June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023 13:49 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBFCC members address the Commission's Communications Equity and Diversity Council.
fcc.today The Podcast - June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023 23:28 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBFCC 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.today The Podcast -June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023 21:51 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBLPTVer 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.
FCC.today The Podcast - June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023 14:53 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBLPTV advocates debate the definition of a small market. Dates for the Grassroots Radio Conference announced. DC TV station
FCC.today The Podcast - June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023 16:02 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBLPTV 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.
FCC.today The Podcast - June 8, 2023
June 08, 2023 21:13 - 14 minutes - 13 MBAt 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.
FCC.today The Podcast - June 7, 2023
June 07, 2023 22:17 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBFCC 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.today The Podcast - June 6, 2023
June 06, 2023 22:39 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBRecap of today's House hearing on AM radio. FCC upholds $5M megadinger against provider of anti-mail in ballot robocalls.
FCC.today The Podcast - June 5, 2023
June 05, 2023 22:23 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBFCC 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.today The Podcast - June 1, 2023
June 01, 2023 22:41 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBDetails 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.
FCC.today The Podcast - May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023 19:59 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MBAM 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.
FCC.today The Podcast - May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023 22:41 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBBroadcasters/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.
FCC.today The Podcast - May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023 21:42 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBFCC 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.today The Podcast - May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023 19:32 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBTegna 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.
FCC.today The Podcast - May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023 18:13 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBBiden nominates Ana Gomez, re-nominates Starks and Carr to FCC. Michi comments about the AM in Vehicles Act. Comment line 202 963-0852.
FCC.todayThe Podcast - May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023 22:18 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBPresident 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.
FCC.today the podcast - May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023 22:53 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MBCongress moves to keep AM radio on the dashboard. Translator gets license back. LPFM window may be coming soon!
FCC Today: September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022 23:27 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBFCC 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 Today 09-21-2022
September 21, 2022 23:06 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBSinclair Broadcasting is in hot water over "Hot Wheels". CAP Polling ex parte update.
fcc.today: The Podcast - March 24, 2022
March 24, 2022 23:56 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBRevised 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.
fcc.today: The Podcast - March 21, 2022
March 22, 2022 00:14 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MBWe're back! It's spring, and the revocation hearings are in full bloom. More EZ coming for REC EZ Forms.
fcc.today: The Podcast - February 18, 2022
February 18, 2022 21:24 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MBFCC 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.today: The Podcast - February 10, 2022
February 11, 2022 02:31 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBMazda 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?
fcc.today: The Podcast - February 3, 2022
February 04, 2022 01:06 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBDKQEK-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.
fcc.today: The Podcast - February 1, 2022
February 02, 2022 01:33 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBRosenworcel 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.
fcc.today: The Podcast - January 12, 2022
January 12, 2022 22:43 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBMedia 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.
fcc.today: The Podcast - January 7, 2022
January 07, 2022 21:20 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MBNutrition 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.
fcc.today: The Podcast - January 4, 2022
January 05, 2022 01:42 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBFCC 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.today: The Podcast - January 3, 2022
January 04, 2022 00:31 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThe 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.