FCC Oversight Hearing
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel and the other commissioners testified about the agency’s priorities before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee. Inquiries covered a variety of topics,…
225 viewsFCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel and the other commissioners testified about the agency’s priorities before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee. Inquiries covered a variety of topics,…
225 viewsFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner nominee Gigi Sohn appeared before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for a second hearing on her confirmation.…
1,759 viewsJennifer Keishin Armstrong profiled four women who were pioneers in the television industry. This was a virtual event hosted by the Kansas City Public Library.
535 viewsFormer radio broadcaster and consultant Donna Halper discussed some of the forgotten women who worked in early radio in this forum hosted by the American Women Writers National Museum. Ms.…
261 viewsGordon Smith, CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, talked about how the American public watches and uses television, including increased viewership during the coronavirus…
862 viewsRAND Corporation senior political scientist Jennifer Kavanagh discussed a new report on where Americans are getting their news and what they consider to be credible sources.
920 viewsAuthor and TV critic James Poniewozik talked about his book. Audience of One, on President Donald Trump’s use of television in his business and political career. He spoke via video link…
770 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing on the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act Reauthorization (STELAR) legislation, which…
6,568 viewsGordon Smith, president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, talked about the future of broadcast television and the challenges local broadcasters face in the age of…
494 viewsThe Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on how television and delivery of video content have evolved over time and whether laws and regulations governing…
2,294 viewsThe Radio and Television Correspondents' Association held their 74th annual dinner in Washington, D.C. NBC News' Capitol Hill team received the Joan Shorenstein Barone Award for excellence in…
567 viewsThe Radio and Television Correspondents' Association held its 74th annual dinner. NBC News' Capitol Hill team received the Joan Shorenstein Barone Award for excellence in journalism, and…
1,095 viewsSenator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) delivered the keynote address at the Radio and Television Correspondents' Association dinner. He spoke about the effects of President Trump’s relationship with and…
2,135 viewsTelephone lines and social media were open for viewer comments on the decision by ABC to cancel its series, “Roseanne,” following a controversial tweet by its star, Roseanne Barr. Bryan…
690 viewsA panel marked the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 by discussing the educational uses of public broadcasting, including thoughts on the origins of Sesame Street and…
262 viewsTo mark the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, the Library of Congress and WGBH-TV co-hosted a panel discussion on PBS documentary programming. Participants included Clayborne Carson, who was senior…
527 viewsFormer FCC commissioners and one of the co-founders of NPR discussed the origins of public broadcasting at this event held to mark the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act of…
735 viewsThe five FCC commissioners testified at an oversight hearing of their agency. Issues discussed included President Trump’s tweets and the First Amendment, net neutrality, news media…
1,129 viewsThe 73rd annual Congressional Radio and Television Correspondents' Dinner was held at the Building Museum in Washington, D.C. The first portion of the program featured keynote remarks by…
1,616 viewsThe 73rd annual Congressional Radio and Television Correspondents' Dinner was held at the Building Museum in Washington, D.C. After a break for the dinner service, the second portion of the program featured award…
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