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MrWowWow

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1. Only Broadcast Stations are FCC-Licensed. Networks Are NOT!!!

Reply to red dog 1 (Original post)

Fri Sep 19, 2025, 11:20 PM

Sep 19

Networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, etc) are not. There are federal laws about this. Each legal broadcast station (not network) is individually licensed by the FCC. Think of the broadcast station and television or radio network relationship like an electrical substation that connects to a (centralized) national electrical network.

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Shitler: "They're licensed. They're not allowed to do that." [View all] red dog 1 Sep 19 OP

Only Broadcast Stations are FCC-Licensed. Networks Are NOT!!! MrWowWow Sep 19 #1

Yes, I know that, but apparently, President Cankles doesn't. red dog 1 Sep 19 #3

freedom of speech doesn't require a license Skittles Sep 19 #2

He needs to get a dog, just don't leave it alone with Kristi Noem Uncle Joe Sep 19 #4

The Man Who Taught His Asshole to Talk struggle4progress Sep 19 #5

Show me the law against telling the truth. sinkingfeeling Sep 20 #6