The question arises from the relationship between artists and iHeart, and whether performing or not performing impacted artists spins across the company’s footprint.
This is a slippery slope not only for journalists but for all broadcasters as it relates to the First Amendment, decency rules, perhaps mergers and acquisitions, and even satire.
In a recent letter, FCC Chairman Carr asked for details about how iHeartMedia organizes events like this and how it ensures compliance with federal payola laws.
"Jeff Bezos just recently did an op-ed where he said that Americans don't trust the news media. He said now they're the least trusted of all. And I think he's speaking a lot of truth there."