Why does AFN air some controversial shows?
AFN airs controversial shows because the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) wants to provide Americans with the same radio and television shows they can see or hear in the United States. If the show is highly rated, AFRTS tries to get broadcast rights to the show. Shows like Tom Joyner, Rush Limbaugh and Ed Schultz come to Europe via satellite from AFRTS at March Air Force Reserve Base, Riverside, California. AFRTS negotiates with program suppliers to get the most popular U.S. shows. If AFRTS can’t get the rights, it’s not broadcast. In recent years, AFRTS has succeeded in acquiring and airing 90-95% of the top 75 U.S. prime time TV shows. They’ve had similar success with syndicated radio shows. Rush Limbaugh is one of the top-rated radio talk show hosts in the States, and Tom Joyner is one of the top syndicated Urban show hosts.
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