AUG 24, 2023: Report on petition by Matthew Keys of The Desk

On Aug. 24, 2023, Matthew Keys of the industry blog The Desk, reported on responses to the FCC’s decision to change the license-renewal proceeding to a process that allows more public input.

“This wonderful decision will enable the broad bipartisan group of petitioners to meet with FCC Commissioners and staff and explain their heartfelt hope for an FCC hearing,” Preston Padden, a former Fox executive who supports the MAD petition, wrote to The Desk.

“This move demonstrates that the [FCC] is taking seriously the growing bipartisan concerns about Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch’s and Fox Corporation’s character and fitness to remain public interest broadcast licensees. We hope this is the first victory of many before the Commission. We look forward to seizing this opportunity to meet with Commissioners and staff to present our case and urge the FCC to hold a hearing,” a MAD spokesperson said.

The Keys article is here.