As a preliminary matter, it’s difficult to get good info about the fairness doctrine because corporate media, of all stripes, loved its repeal. It makes money for both the #fox and #nbc#propaganda wings.
What’s the Fairness Doctrine, you ask? In a nutshell, it was an FCC policy that required the holders of broadcast licenses to present controversial issues of public importance, while doing so in a manner that fairly reflected differing viewpoints.
It was repealed in 1987 under the #Reagan administration, enthusiastically lap dogging to monied #elite media owners.
That’s background. You can read more at the link below.
Now for the impact, as told through an anecdotal experience I had today.
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