Sinclair and the Public Airwaves: A History of Abuse

Sinclair Broadcast Group is in the business of informing the American electorate, and makes its profits using public property — the public airwaves. These airwaves are granted, free of charge, with the understanding that the caretaker of these airwaves will serve the public interest. Yet despite an unbridled appetite for corporate expansion, and a single-minded pursuit of a profit-driven agenda, Sinclair has demonstrated little to no regard for the public interest and even less concern for the information needs of the citizenry. Meanwhile, the company’s practices have raised both legal and ethical questions with regulators as well as public interest groups.

People + Policy

= Positive Change for the Public Good

people + policy = Positive Change for the Public Good