The FCC's absence from the NAB show was officially blamed on the "sequester," but insiders suggest it was to avoid criticism over plans to eliminate Low Power TV (LPTV) spectrum. Lobbyists from major carriers like Verizon are reportedly pushing to kill off these smaller stations to repurpose the bandwidth. The hosts argue this is part of a broader effort to force consumers away from free over-the-air television and toward paid cable services.
