The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convenes a full committee hearing titled “We Interrupt This Program: Media Ownership in the Digital Age” at 10 a.m. ET on Feb. 10. This hearing examines the Federal Communications Commission’s 39 percent national television ownership cap in light of the evolving media landscape. The debate centers on whether the cap is statutory or can be changed by the FCC, and concerns exist that lifting the cap could lead to consolidation and fewer diverse viewpoints.
Witnesses:
Mr. Chris Ruddy, chief executive officer, Newsmax
Mr. Curtis LeGeyt, president and chief executive officer, National Association of Broadcasters
Mr. Thomas Johnson, partner and co-chair of Issues and Appeals, Wiley Rein LLP
Mr. Steve Waldman, president, Rebuild Local News
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