"David" wrote in message
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Radio stations are supposed to operate in the public interest. If
people like Dwardo had their way all radio would cease transmitting at
7 PM because the advertising drops below the breakeven level. All 50
kW stations would cut their power by 3 dB to save money on electric
bills and all would run syndicated talk radio because those ASCAP fees
cut into the bottom line and it's much cheaper to pay a hatemonger.

Who said talk stations do not pay ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. They do. Music in
bumpers, commercials, etc., also has to be licensed.