Journalist Eric Boehlert writes for the online magazine Salon. He has been covering the story surrounding Clear Channel Communications Inc., a media conglomerate that owns 1,200 radio stations nationwide. Last January it was the subject of an inquiry by the Senate commerce committee because of claims that Clear Channel "bullies artists, replaces local programming with automated formats and uses hard-nosed tactics against competitors."
CEO of Clear Channel Radio, John Hogan. Radio is just a part of Clear Channel Worldwide, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. It includes TV stations, outdoor advertising displays and live entertainment productions and venues throughout the United States and in 65 countries around the world.
Information regarding the recent FCC ruling, congress' bill, and the president's promised veto came from NPR news. The rest of the information came from interviews on today's (July 23rd, 2003) "Fresh Air" show on NPR, They archive their shows, so you should be able to listen any time. Here's their description of today's show: