Broadcast Quote by Gary Ackerman
“The media has changed. We now give broadcast licenses to philosophies instead of people. People get confused and think there is no difference between news and entertainment. People who project themselves as journalists on television don't know the first thing about journalism. They are just there stirring up a hockey game.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Remarks, 2005, United States
Broadcast licenses favor ideologies over individuals, blurring news and entertainment, and undermining journalistic standards.
In simple terms: Licenses go to ideas, not people, confusing news with entertainment.
Key Takeaway
Demand accountability for media licensing.
Themes
media ethics
licensing
journalism
entertainment
Mood
concerned
inquisitive
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- television
- online platforms
- media education
Key Concepts
regulation
public trust
information overload
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria should guide broadcast licensing?
- How can audiences distinguish news from entertainment?
A Different Perspective
Licensing based on ideology can erode factual reporting.
