Carl McIntire's Crusade against the Fairness Doctrine

ISBN-13: 9783639274592 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 204 str.

Patrick Farabaugh

Opis

This book explores the role of Carl McIntire and his radio station, WXUR, in the demise of the Fairness Doctrine. It argues McIntire and WXUR are underappreciated factors that contributed to the death of the doctrine. In 1987, the FCC repealed this policy, which required radio and TV stations to devote a reasonable amount of air time to issues of public importance within the licensees community, and to offer programs addressing opposing views on important community issues. The FCC denied WXURs license renewal request in 1970, concluding the station had failed to comply with the doctrine. Despite their historical significance, McIntire and WXUR have been largely ignored by media studies scholars. McIntires crusade influenced lawmakers, the courts and the American public. His legacy did not end when the FCC suspended its fairness requirements. The Fairness Doctrines demise contributed to a resurgence of politically conservative commentary on U.S. radio airwaves. Todays talk radio stations are dominated by conservative voices, thanks, in part, to McIntires crusade. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in U.S. broadcast history and telecommunications policy.

O autorze

Pat Farabaugh, Ph.D.: Studied Political/Cultural Communications at Penn State University. Journalism Professor at Indiana University of Pa. Farabaugh is a freelance writer who contributes regularly to several magazines and newspapers, covering political and sports-related issues. He has also worked extensively in sports broadcast journalism.