Issue 20

Committed to the First Amendment

High-speed-data dereg bill still expected to pass, but jurisdictional battle and counter-legislation could make it interesting

A $50 million hit to the rep firm's bottom line

Soap-opera channel makes strong Nielsen debut

Although foes challenge N.Y. Post financial figures, Fox expected to get NYC waiver and OK to exceed caps for now

Morality in Media wants FCC nominees to voice their views on enforcing decency

Former Ken Starr staff attorney and 'chad-war' vet, rising Republican seems headed for FCC seat

Comedies and dramas abound, but reality is front and center

Harris out after five-year run; Mackay becomes deputy CEO

At press time, screenwriters and studios are close to new contract

Mauldin's turnaround strategy: Reflect the energy of the community

In national first, ABC and noncommercial radio stations air tapes of Georgia electrocutions

Cable veteran takes the top spot at Game Show Network

BET challenger raising $100M from AOL, Radio One CEO