Times have changed: it's now acceptable to use dialects in broadcasting and, with the advent of "shock jocks" in radio, profanity and obscenities are permitted to be used on the air if the language was used while recording a news event.

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While dialects may be more accepted in broadcasting, the use of profanity and obscenities on the air is still regulated by broadcasting standards and laws, such as those enforced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States, which prohibit obscene, indecent, and profane content during certain hours.

Times Have Changed: It's Now Acceptable to Use Dialects in Broadcasting