Topic: Radio Act 1927

2 chapters across the catalog

French Rats
Episode 1448 44:43 - 47:22

1448: French Rats

Communications Act History, Media Malaise, Nina Jankowicz

The hosts provide a historical correction on the Radio Act of 1927 and the Communications Act of 1934, noting they were about signal interference rather than modern "truth" policing. They suggest mainstream media outlets are jealous of the new Disinformation Governance Board because they view "massaging the message" as their exclusive role. Nina Jankowicz's appointment to lead the board is highlighted.

Flux Capacitator
Episode 1065 1:38:45 - 1:45:29

1065: Flux Capacitator

Equal Time Rule vs Fairness Doctrine

The "Equal Time Rule" is often confused with the Fairness Doctrine, but it specifically applies to legally qualified political candidates during elections. Established by the Radio Act of 1927, the rule exempts news programming, documentaries, and political debates. The hosts discuss how these regulations are frequently mischaracterized by media historians and "esteemed scholars."