Speaking of the FCC...

Given that one of the big objections to loosening of ownership regulation is that it will cut down on the diversity of programming, the following graphic from Sarah Lai Strickland's web site, is quite interesting. Just look a the large media companies and the rather diverse ca le station offerings that they control. Indeed, as I have seen argued in a few different places, the need for ratings (i.e., audiences) will drive large companies to seek out new niches in the marketplace, and thereby increase the diversity of programming offered to the public. It is more profitable to tap into under serviced markets than it is to try to force everyone to watch the exact same thing.

And I am fairly certain that the lists on the graphics of cable channels is not exhaustive.

Hat Tip: The Buck Stops Here.