Asked by Santos Espinoza on Jul 08, 2024

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Why would the FCC limit the amount of radio stations a single company can own in the early 1990s?

A) to prevent potential monopolistic power of a media conglomerate
B) to create more air waves for the FCC's own competing interests
C) It was a result of the Cold War as a final attempt to combat the potential for communism in the United States.
D) So that listeners will have a better variety of tunes.

Media Conglomerate

A company that owns large numbers of companies in various mass media such as television, radio, publishing, and films.

FCC

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is a United States government agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

Radio Stations

Broadcast outlets that transmit audio content via radio waves to reach a wide audience.

  • Analyze the reasons behind regulatory measures, such as the limitations on radio station ownership and content regulations.
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Diego Guerrero ChahinJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The FCC limited the number of radio stations a single company could own to prevent any single entity from gaining too much control over the airwaves, which could lead to a monopolistic situation where diverse viewpoints and content could be stifled.