{"slug": "fcc-warns-us-broadcasters-their-licenses-are-a-privilege-not-a-right", "title": "FCC warns US broadcasters their licenses are a privilege, not a right", "summary": "The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a warning to U.S. broadcasters that their licenses are a privilege, not a right, and ordered TV and radio stations to review their current practices to ensure they align with public interest obligations. The agency's directive signals a renewed regulatory push to hold broadcasters accountable for serving their communities as a condition of maintaining their licenses.", "body_md": "### MOST POPULAR\n\n## EVENTS\n\n-\n### Overcoming the trade-offs in data sovereignty\n\nWhat does data sovereignty actually mean for your network, which trade-offs are unavoidable? 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