Brendan Carr, the new chairman of the FCC, has launched an investigation into NPR and PBS regarding adherence to federal regulations for noncommercial educational broadcasters. He expressed concern that these organizations may have aired commercials disguised as underwriting announcements, which could be a violation of FCC guidelines. Both NPR and PBS assert their compliance with the regulations and emphasize their commitment to providing essential noncommercial programming. They welcome the opportunity to clarify their practices in the inquiry initiated by Carr.
I am concerned that NPR and PBS broadcasts could be violating federal law by airing commercials. It is possible that member stations are broadcasting underwriting announcements that cross the line into prohibited commercial advertisements.
NPR programming and underwriting messaging complies with federal regulations, including the FCC guidelines on underwriting messages for noncommercial educational broadcasters.
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