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June 28, 2018
ACLU Debuts 'At Liberty' Podcast
The AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION has launched a podcast, "AT LIBERTY," looking at civil rights and liberties issues. The weekly show, hosted by former ACLU attorney LEE ROWLAND, debuted with two episodes posted WEDNESDAY (6/27), one an … more »
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June 25, 2018
Immigration Crisis Attracts Artists, Celebrities To Border
Singer SIA, actress LENA DUNHAM and other celebrities protested the TRUMP ADMINISTRATION's migrant parent/child policy at the border city of TORNILLO, TX, CNN reports. "We came to TORNILLO, TEXAS, to show our solidarity with the families who … more »
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June 12, 2018
Judge Rejects DOJ Lawsuit, Gives AT&T-Time Warner Deal The Green Light
A federal judge has ruled that AT&T can proceed with its $85 billion purchase of TIME WARNER, rejecting the Department of Justice's argument that the deal would violate anti-trust laws. Judge RICHARD LEON's ruling gives the deal the go-ahead … more »
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June 7, 2018
Tomás Regalado Named Dir./Office Of Cuba Broadcasting
The embattled OFFICE OF CUBA BROADCASTING has a new Director, with former MIAMI Mayor TOMÁS REGALADO taking over the post overseeing RADIO and TV MARTÍ, the stations aimed at CUBA. REGALADO, considered a hard-liner against normalizing … more »
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June 5, 2018
New York State AP Association 2017 Award Winners Announced
The NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATION announced the winners of its 2017 awards on SATURDAY (6/2) in SARATOGA SPRINGS. Radio I category winners: Outstanding News Operation: NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO News-Talk WNYC-A-F/NEW YORK Spot News Coverage: … more »
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April 23, 2018
Report Looks At Sean Hannity's Real Estate Dealings, Undisclosed Relationship With HUD
SEAN HANNITY's relationship to embattled attorney MICHAEL COHEN came under increased scrutiny SUNDAY (4/22) with the publication of a report in THE GUARDIAN detailing HANNITY's real estate investments involving a $90 million, 870-home portfolio … more »
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April 4, 2018
Larry Kudlow To Make Weekly Appearance On 'The John Batchelor Show'
LARRY KUDLOW may have had to put his weekend syndicated talk show on hold while he works at his new job -- Director of the National Economic Council for President TRUMP – but he’ll still be heard on the radio as a regular weekly guest on … more »
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March 30, 2018
Report: Andre Mendes Exits As Interim Dir. Of Office Of Cuba Broadcasting
The MIAMI HERALD is reporting that ANDRE MENDES has exited as Interim Director of the OFFICE OF CUBA BROADCASTING, the agency under the BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS that runs CUBA-targeted RADIO MARTI and TV MARTI. EMILIO VAZQUEZ has been named … more »
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February 26, 2018
CPAC NRA Gift To Pai, O'Rielly's Pro-Trump Comment Draw Controversy
Two FCC Commissioners are under fire for controversies arising from the CONSERVATIVE POLITICAL ACTION CONFERENCE (CPAC) in MARYLAND last week. Chairman AJIT PAI accepted the "CHARLTON HESTON Courage Under Fire Award," a rifle, from the NATIONAL … more »
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February 12, 2018
FCC Makes 2019 Budget Requests, Sets Forth Five-Year Strategic Plan
President TRUMP's proposed fiscal year 2019 budget includes a request by the FCC for $333,118,000 in budget authority from regulatory fee offsetting collections, down 6% from 2018's $354,288,568. In addition, the Commission is asking for … more »