When Congress passed the Telecommunications Act Of 1996, it didn’t seem like a big deal. An act that was meant to save consumers money on cable bills and phone service, the Telecom Act passed through Congress with flying colors, earning yea votes from 91 of the 100 senators, and about 95 percent of the House Of Representatives. And yet, 20 years later, the Telecom Act has led to all sorts of media bullshit, like the conglomeration of radio by Clear Channel—now also known as iHeartMedia, much to the dismay of all sentient adults—the continuing rise of cable, cellphone, and internet pricing, and the dissolution of local newsrooms everywhere. What went wrong, and why should you—a person who just wants to sign on to Netflix, turn into a lump, and watch Master Of None—care?
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