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The FCC is probing Chicago public radio station WBEZ over on-air sponsorships

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76% Informative

WBEZ is among 13 NPR and PBS member radio stations being investigated by the Federal Communications Commission .

The probes focus on whether on-air sponsorships comply with regulations around “underwriting” Public stations can broadcast nonpromotional announcements acknowledging financial support but are otherwise prohibited from running commercials.

The investigation threatens to limit funding for Chicago Public Media.

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74

Informative language

71

Neutral language

57

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

77

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not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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short-lived

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