WPEG broadcasts rock and alternative music. A regular part of the broadcast on Monday mornings is a five-minute talk segment that comically skewers news events from over the weekend. One Monday morning, WPEG's broadcasters were mocking a new U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding profanity by reciting every "dirty" word they could think of on air. The government may punish WPEG based on its right to censor such content.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The government has been explicitly prohibited from censoring content. The licensee is responsible for selecting content to be aired. The government may, however, impose a penalty after the fact for things like obscene, indecent, or profane language.

WPEG Broadcasts Rock and Alternative Music