 In 1984 the number of companies owning a controlling interests in America's media was 50 — today that number is six. (See Who Owns Your Media.) Critics of consolidation say that it has resulted in a scarcity of voices and a lack of local news coverage. Proponents say it's give the market freedom to deliver what audiences want. Show Some media watchers are worried that the much-touted "free for all" of the Internet will go the same way. Proponents of "net neutrality" worry that the cable and telecom companies providing the bulk of Internet connectivity will use new fee structures which may favor some content providers over others. Below you'll find a timeline of media consolidation in the U.S., and information on the current legislative battle over the future of the Internet. For more information on matters referred to in "Internet @ Risk" and the MOYERS ON AMERICA Citizens Class, visit the Documents, Glossary, and Sites of Interest sections.
Sources: CNET, The U.S. House of Representatives; The U.S. Dentate; The Federal Communications Commission; "The Frankenstein Syndrome," JOURNAL OF BUSINESS ETHICS, March 2002; THE ECONOMIST, April 13, 2002; Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy; THE NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER; The Tyndall Report; THE OBSERVER, London; NEWSDAY; THE NATION; FORBES: NPR News; ON THE MEDIA
When the Fairness Doctrine was eliminated in 1987 most radio stations dropped their quizlet?What triggered the incredible increase in partisan talk radio shows in the late 1980s? Which of the following happened when the Fairness Doctrine was eliminated in 1987? Hundreds of radio stations switched from playing music to airing partisan talk shows.
What is a consequence of the elimination of the Fairness Doctrine quizlet?What is a consequence of the elimination of the Fairness Doctrine? Numerous radio stations switched from playing music to airing partisan talk shows.
Why was the Fairness Doctrine rescinded quizlet?Why Was Fairness Doctrine Revoked? In 1985, the FCC released a report stating that the doctrine hurt the public interest and violated free speech rights of broadcasters guaranteed by the First Amendment.
Which of the following was a result of the radio revolution quizlet?Which of the following were results of the radio revolution? Radio enhanced the relationship between politicians and their constituents, as it allowed listeners to hear the voices of their elected leaders.
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When the fairness doctrine was eliminated in 1987, most radio stations dropped their ______.
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