Radio Is Now "Cleaner" Than TV

At least that's how it appears, judging from the number of recent complaints filed at the FCC. Those huge fine increases last year obviously got radio's attention.

Howard was right in his observation: Oprah gets away with a lot more than a radio morning show can these days..

They are actually studing this topic on campus these days..
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