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How does the FCC regulate radio and television broadcasting?
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates all aspects of radio and television broadcasting through the licensing process. The FCC grants licenses for broadcasting to station owners, who in turn must follow the FCC's regulations regarding content and operation of the station. Additionally, the FCC requires stations to limit the number of commercials aired during a given period of time and provide public disclosure of information about programming and ownership. The FCC also monitors regularly broadcasted signals for transmission standards and to ensure that stations are operating in a safe manner.