Indecency rules worry Northeast Ohio radio stations
As FCC indecency standards tighten and bills could hit fines of up to 500000 per violation, Northeast Ohio radio staffers fear enforcement changes. WNCX 98.5 FM halted Pink Floyd Money amid debit of legal risk, while Viacom Infinity Broadcasting issues directive banning indecent content. Public outcry, politics, and First Amendment questions swirl around what can be spoken or played on air.
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Federal crackdown on broadcast indecency explained
A concise briefing on indecency rules and FCC enforcement outlines what counts as indecent content, time restrictions for over the air stations, penalties up to 500000 for licensees and performers, cable and satellite regulation limits, and industry steps like delays and discipline after the Janet Jackson incident.
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