FCC System Outage, AM Radio Advocacy, and SiriusXM's New Ad-Supported Tier

Michelle begins the episode with a discussion on the recent outage of the FCC License Management System, providing historical context and its significance to the radio industry. She explores the broader implications of this outage, emphasizing the importance of digital system reliability. The episode also covers a lawsuit filed by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting against FEMA over grant issues related to the Next Generation Warning System. Michelle highlights advocacy and legislative support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. She then discusses SiriusXM's introduction of a new ad-supported tier and its potential impact on the industry. The episode wraps up with a summary of the key topics discussed.