Kenneth Robinson

Relations between presidents and the press have often been contentious, but even in the worst of times there is scant evidence of the White House using the FCC to punish its media adversaries.

Broadcasting fulfills its promise, delivering entertainment (like RGIII and Downton Abbey) and vital information (like storm warnings) to the public — free of charge, if people want it that way. Yet, the current FCC ignores broadcasting’s contributions and pushes broadband policies that undermine the medium. “Listen to the FCC and you’d think broadcast television is simply dead-weight economic loss.”

Broadcasting fulfills its promise, delivering entertainment (like RGIII and Downton Abbey) and vital information (like storm warnings) to the public — free of charge, if people want it that way. Yet, the current FCC ignores broadcasting’s contributions and pushes broadband policies that undermine the medium. “Listen to the FCC and you’d think broadcast television is simply dead-weight economic loss.”