AdAge's analysis of a new FCC Chairman

A new Obama regime brings changes to all levels of government including the FCC. Those who read this on a regular basis know my past and my passion for radio and, therefore, I have an interest in the FCC and their control of communications in general.

Ad Age's weekly print arrived earlier this week and it's been such a busy week I'm finally sitting down to read it!

What to expect from FCC under new Obama Chair

For better or for worse, the Federal Communications Commission has been defined of late by public-decency battles, from Janet Jackson's Super Bowl nipple slip to Bono's F bomb at the Golden Globes to an underage sex party on CBS's "NCIS." It was also in the news for its 18-month review of the merger of two failing satellite-radio companies.

Now, outgoing Republican chairman Kevin Martin is headed to the Aspen Institute, and Julius Genachowski, a close friend of President-elect Barack Obama, is expected to take the helm.

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The article is a pretty good analysis of the difference between a republican-led and a democrat-led FCC...little less strict on decency rules, more open to net-neutrality etc. etc. I'll be honest I like some of what Genachowski has said in his 'Obama Reports', but I don't agree with being less-strict on indecency, I like cable companies having 'packages' (article believes Gena would probably nix the packages rule and push for more usage of the v-chip).

Overall, I think we're ready for change in a lot of different areas, and the FCC is one of them. Kudos to Gena (I don't feel like trying to spell his whole name) I hope you do well!