Children's Educational Television

The Children's Television Act requires each U.S. broadcast television station to air programming specifically designed to serve the educational and i...

Unauthorized Radio Operation

Federal law generally prohibits radio broadcasts without a license issued by the FCC. Anyone found operating a radio station without FCC authorizatio...

Radio Call-In or Shock Jock Programs

Consumers often complain to the FCC about call-in radio programs, usually regarding the subject matter being discussed or the perceived biases of the...

Sponsorship Identification Rules

When a broadcast station transmits any matter for which money, service, or other valuable consideration is paid or promised to, or charged or accepte...