This is not only unfair, but it is violating the FCC's Zapple Doctrine. That rule states that in the 60 days before an election, if a radio station gives supporters of one party's candidates free time, it must give the supporters of the opposing party's candidates comparable time.
The FCC's ruling could effect ALL talk shows in the upcoming 2012 general election, from Rush Limbaugh on down the line. Says Talker's Magazine , "The FCC rules on this matter may have a significant effect on the upcoming Fall national and state elections."
The FCC is essentially the law enforcement agency in this matter. The problem is, they are not sure they want to enforce this rule. We need them to hear from the public. Please tell the FCC we demand parity on our airwaves during election campaigns!
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June 14, 2012
THE FCC IS STARTING TO FEEL THE PRESSURE BECAUSE OF YOUR SIGNATURES!! I AM CURRENTLY COORDINATING WITH LEGAL EXPERTS TO ENSURE OUR FORMAL COMPLAINT GETS THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES!
June 13, 2012
WE ARE TEARING TOWARD THAT 1,000 SIGNATURE GOAL!! THIS IS THE EXACT MOMENT TO TURN UP THE HEAT ON THE FCC AND DEMAND FAIRNESS ON OUR AIRWAVES!! KEEP PUSHING UNTIL WE HIT THAT MARK BECAUSE THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!!
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May 21, 2012
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level the playing field, take big business out of my government! equal time on my public radio stations please:)
Total bias. Hard to listen to the radio here without hearing the same talking points 24/7. let the others speak too.
thanks for doing this work. sick of the unbalanced coverage in milwaukee. enough is enough.
it is about time someone called them out on this. radio is supposed to be for everyone not just one side pushing their agenda.
RIDICULOUS that our airwaves are being used like this. we need fairness back in the media now.
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This is not only unfair, but it is violating the FCC's Zapple Doctrine. That rule states that in the 60 days before an election, if a radio station gives supporters of one party's candidates free time, it must give the supporters of the opposing party's candidates comparable time.
The FCC's ruling could effect ALL talk shows in the upcoming 2012 general election, from Rush Limbaugh on down the line. Says Talker's Magazine , "The FCC rules on this matter may have a significant effect on the upcoming Fall national and state elections."
The FCC is essentially the law enforcement agency in this matter. The problem is, they are not sure they want to enforce this rule. We need them to hear from the public. Please tell the FCC we demand parity on our airwaves during election campaigns!
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 16, 2012
June 14, 2012
THE FCC IS STARTING TO FEEL THE PRESSURE BECAUSE OF YOUR SIGNATURES!! I AM CURRENTLY COORDINATING WITH LEGAL EXPERTS TO ENSURE OUR FORMAL COMPLAINT GETS THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES!
June 13, 2012
WE ARE TEARING TOWARD THAT 1,000 SIGNATURE GOAL!! THIS IS THE EXACT MOMENT TO TURN UP THE HEAT ON THE FCC AND DEMAND FAIRNESS ON OUR AIRWAVES!! KEEP PUSHING UNTIL WE HIT THAT MARK BECAUSE THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!!
Reached 100 supporters
May 24, 2012
May 21, 2012
WE ARE ALMOST AT THE 100 SIGNATURE MARK!! BLAST THIS LINK TO YOUR ENTIRE CONTACT LIST RIGHT NOW SO WE CAN SMASH THROUGH THIS GOAL!!
6 Comments
The public is entitled to hear from both sides. We demand parity. A recent report by the Media Action Center revealed that in the days leading up to the Scott Walker Recall election, each gave about 80 minutes per day of free time to Walker and the GOP, but virtually none to the Democrats. Add it up, and the two stations gave more than a MILLION DOLLARS to the GOP - on our publicly owned airwaves. This is not only unfair, but it is violating the FCC's Zapple Doctrine. That rule states that in the 60 days before an election, if a radio station gives supporters of one party's candidates free time, it must give the supporters of the opposing party's candidates comparable time. Why would you want to virtually favor one party over another? Let every party have their equal time.
level the playing field, take big business out of my government! equal time on my public radio stations please:)
Total bias. Hard to listen to the radio here without hearing the same talking points 24/7. let the others speak too.
thanks for doing this work. sick of the unbalanced coverage in milwaukee. enough is enough.
it is about time someone called them out on this. radio is supposed to be for everyone not just one side pushing their agenda.
RIDICULOUS that our airwaves are being used like this. we need fairness back in the media now.
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The public is entitled to hear from both sides. We demand parity. A recent report by the Media Action Center revealed that in the days leading up to the Scott Walker Recall election, each gave about 80 minutes per day of free time to Walker and the GOP, but virtually none to the Democrats. Add it up, and the two stations gave more than a MILLION DOLLARS to the GOP - on our publicly owned airwaves. This is not only unfair, but it is violating the FCC's Zapple Doctrine. That rule states that in the 60 days before an election, if a radio station gives supporters of one party's candidates free time, it must give the supporters of the opposing party's candidates comparable time. Why would you want to virtually favor one party over another? Let every party have their equal time.