Howard Stern & the FCC

[Wiggum]

I just searched the forum and was surprised no one has yet posted about Howard Stern being removed from 6 Clear Channel stations and now about to seriously fined by the FCC for indecency. So now, there's a question of what's indecent. Considering that Howard has been doing the same thing for over 20 yrs, why now? Personally, I agree with Howard when he says the seperation of church and state is becoming no more and the right of free speech is getting pushed out. Was wondering what everyone else thought about all of this. (and I realize that this will mesh into the Bible thread and the Passion thread but let's try to keep it more gov't based)

[tryingtogetbig]

Satellite radio....don't have to worry about it then....

[151]

Clear Channel is evil. . . . .they are a good reason why I don't listen to the radio.

[Wiggum]

Yeah, I don't think people realize how much Clear Channel owns. Radio stations, Fox, 90% of venues where concerts are played. It's crazy. They're a strong reason why concert prices have gone up - friggin' monopoly.

Trying...the FCC is looking to regulate satellite radio too. Clear Channel owns or has major stock in XM radio.

[Phillyboy1]

howard keep your pimp hand strong, keep your pimp hand, howard keep your pimp hand strong.

i love that show, i was actually on it too. he had a worlds meanest listener contest and i was a audience member in the studio. i saw my **** all on tv and all. yeah he's definatly good, and clear channel is the devil lol

[Wiggum]

howard keep your pimp hand strong, keep your pimp hand, howard keep your pimp hand strong.

i love that show, i was actually on it too. he had a worlds meanest listener contest and i was a audience member in the studio. i saw my **** all on tv and all. yeah he's definatly good, and clear channel is the devil lol

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!! that's some funny sh it

I workout at 6am in the morning with my walkman. People are always looking at me b/c i'm f'en laughing - all b/c of Howard. Love that show!!

[tryingtogetbig]

....Trying...the FCC is looking to regulate satellite radio too. Clear Channel owns or has major stock in XM radio.

Yeah, but that dog won't hunt. They'll have to start cracking down on HBO, Cinemax, all of the PPV venues as well.

[IronCy]

Can you get howard on satellite radio? I have had xm since its release, but didnt know they broadcasted stern????
-Cy

[Wiggum]

Can you get howard on satellite radio? I have had xm since its release, but didnt know they broadcasted stern????
-Cy

No, he's not on satellite radio.

[psleez65]

If you listened today (Friday) Howard got a call last night from a source inside the FCC stating that major fines would be handed out today against Viacom regarding a 3 year old Stern show. If this proves to be true it is the begining of the end. I have been a Rebublican my entire life but I do not agree where the party is heading. Way too much religion being part of the party's decision making. I do not like it. What ever happened to separation of church and state? That was done for a reason. I go back with Stern well over 20 years ( DC101 ) and can't stand to see this happen to the man. Next year I WILL register Independant and probally vote that way.

[powerlifter]

it's a d*mn shame when they can dig up something from 3 years ago - wasn't it obscene at the time ?

[Stea7jjdyEddie]

psleeze65..........I was listening this morning when howard was talking abou the president the republicans and the church...........some crazy stuff. It is going to suck not listening to howard in the AM on the way to work.......But it is going to happen like he said. JUST DON'T VOTE FOR BUSH......is Howard's last words!!!!!

[Phillyboy1]

are you guys serious? i havent listened to howard in a while cause i wake up alot later now. but if he's taken off the air that is total BS. god d-mn you bush, i hate your freaking redneck, megalomaniac, oil business running to the ground, hitler acting, big eared, screwing our economy, faggot ass. seriously i hate bush. i wouldnt do anything bad but seriously he needs to step down just like incubus says lol

[TheChosen1]

Clear Channel is evil. . . . .they are a good reason why I don't listen to the radio.

Guess again, bro.
Clear Channel owns 30% of the satellite broadcasts.

[TheChosen1]

howard keep your pimp hand strong, keep your pimp hand, howard keep your pimp hand strong.

i love that show, i was actually on it too. he had a worlds meanest listener contest and i was a audience member in the studio. i saw my **** all on tv and all. yeah he's definatly good, and clear channel is the devil lol

I remember that contest. The only thing that I hate about Howard's Show is that everytime there's a contest, he has the same people on it and sometimes winning. For example, how the hell many times is High Pitch Eric going to be on a "Win A Date With A Porn Star" contest?

So as not to violate the boards regulations, if anyone is interested in checking out a Howard Stern board, holla back at me with an email. I'm a member of a Howard Stern board.

[Pheedno]

Clear Channel removing Stern is NOT censorship people. It's no different than a TV show getting canceled by a networkp; so you can stop with all this Clear Channel is evil BS. Lets not turn into a bunch of Tim Robberts here. Clear Channel is a business, they can air who ever they want to in order to make money which is all they are worried about; which is all any broadcast company is worried about. Stern is still on over a dozen radio stations around the USA

FCC has been able to hand out fines for indecent remarks since the begining of radio. The only reason why their catching any kind of criticism for doing so is that they never fine the TV networks, which I'll admit is unfair. If Bush and his rights slashing administration wanted to take away the 1st, they'd be targeting the major liberal newspapaers(ie New York Times, San Fran Chronicle, LA times, and a number of others) and TV networks.

[151]

It just irritates me that every major radio station I can pick up in my area is owned by Clear Channel and I am forced to listen to the same crappy music on every station. Yes, they are perfectly within their rights to air whatever they want on their stations. That doesn't mean I have to like it and it doesn't mean I have to listen to it. And I don't.

[Pheedno]

It just irritates me that every major radio station I can pick up in my area is owned by Clear Channel and I am forced to listen to the same crappy music on every station. Yes, they are perfectly within their rights to air whatever they want on their stations. That doesn't mean I have to like it and it doesn't mean I have to listen to it. And I don't.

So your telling me that their is only 8 radio stations in your area total? Because thats the FCC limit on ownership in the USA. Clear Channel or any other broadcast company, can own no more than 8 stations in a major metropolitan area to insure a monopoly isn't established

[151]

There aren't a whole lot of radio stations around here. The majority play country music so I don't even attempt to listen to them. The other ones that I can remotely tolerate listening to are owned by Clear Channel. There is a station out of Charleston, WV, that I can pick up occassionally that actually plays good music. . . but it's rare when I can get a good signal.

And yes, it does suck to live in eastern Kentucky.

[bornbad71]

Stern is not the only one clear channel has cut loose from.......they also dumped bubba the love sponge out of Florida....that guys show was funny as hell and he didn't care what they talked about.

[Roadkill2]

Howerd Stern ****s CHICKENS!!!!!!!!!

[SV-1]

Howerd Stern ****s CHICKENS!!!!!!!!!

You've made seven posts and they have all been about f'ing chickens. HOSS?

[Roadkill2]

You've made seven posts and they have all been about f'ing chickens. HOSS?

DUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bornbad71]

Wasn't there another member called roadkill a few months back that had the same **** going for chickens????

He got BANNED if I remember right.

[Pheedno]

Stern is not the only one clear channel has cut loose from.......they also dumped bubba the love sponge out of Florida....that guys show was funny as hell and he didn't care what they talked about.

Actually, bubba is the reason why Clear Channel was fined $750,000. Thats why they tossed that show. Stern came after him, as he could only be seen as a liabilty considering the content of his program

[bornbad71]

Actually, bubba is the reason why Clear Channel was fined $750,000. Thats why they tossed that show. Stern came after him, as he could only be seen as a liabilty considering the content of his program

I have listened to btls and his show def crosses the line, most of the time.....he was fighting a court case about 1 yr ago, something to do with a lawyer claiming he killed a pig while do u of his shows(I think bubba one the case). The airwaves will be better without btls, IMHO.