Congress is in the process of passing a non-partisan bill to increase support for enforcement against illegal pirate radio operations: Fines can now go as high as $2 million, and the FCC will fund “enforcement sweeps” in major radio markets. Does this target well-intentioned community radio, designed to speak to immigrant communities?
Episode three of The Verge's Pirate Radio mini-series featuring Bijan Stephen.
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The Verge

Pirate Radio » The PIRATE Act

NOV 26, 201917 MIN
Verge Extras

Pirate Radio » The PIRATE Act

NOV 26, 201917 MIN

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Congress is in the process of passing a non-partisan bill to increase support for enforcement against illegal pirate radio operations: Fines can now go as high as $2 million, and the FCC will fund “enforcement sweeps” in major radio markets. Does this target well-intentioned community radio, designed to speak to immigrant communities?

Episode three of The Verge's Pirate Radio mini-series featuring Bijan Stephen.

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