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Season 1, Episode 6

Episode will be live Nov. 1 at 9am

Licensed to Thrill: So You Want to Own a TV Station?—Part 1

Topics Covered:

* Why owning an LPTV station may be more attainable than you think
* The differences between full-power, Class A, LPTV, and translator stations
* How to obtain an FCC license or construction permit
* What it costs to start and operate a station
* Choosing a channel, finding a tower, and understanding coverage
* The risks of displacement and secondary spectrum status
* Revenue opportunities through advertising, subchannels, and digital networks
* Emerging possibilities for datacasting and 5G Broadcast
* Why the long-term value of broadcast spectrum is attracting attention

Season 1, Episode 5

From Bargain Bin to Beachfront — And Then 5G Broadcast Happened

Topics Covered:
* What 5G Broadcast is—and how it differs from cellular 5G
* Why mobile reception could be significant for LPTV
* ATSC 1.0, ATSC 3.0 and 5G Broadcast
* Emergency alerts and applications for first responders
* The FCC petitions and regulatory path forward
* The arrival of commercially available 5G Broadcast receivers
* When 5G Broadcast-enabled smartphones could reach consumers
* International momentum behind the technology
* Why broadcast still has a unique advantage when thousands of people need the same information at the same time

Season 1, Episode 4

GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE...GONE? From Auction to Afterlife
With special guest brokerage and spectrum expert Stephan Sloan

Topics Covered:
* Hello and Welcome
* Ten Years After the FCC Incentive Auction: What Are TV Stations Really Worth Today?
* Valuing TV Stations Post-Auction
* Market Dynamics and Valuation Challenges
* The Future of Low Power TV and Spectrum Valuation
* Lifting of the Freeze and the Value of LPTV
* The Role of External Investors in LPTV
* HC2: What Charlie Ergen/ConX Paid—and Why It Matters
* The Future of Broadcasting and Global Competition
* Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook
* China’s Growing Broadcast Technology Influence
* Sinclair’s $15-Per-Pop Spectrum Valuation
* Could There Be Another Spectrum Auction?
* The Future: Spectrum as “Goldmine,” Another Auction?

Season 1, Episode 3

FCC Rule Updates and more with special guest, Attorney Davina Sashkin

Topics Covered:
• What is Low Power Television?
• The FCC's 2026 LPTV filing window
• New station applications and MX conflicts
• Engineering and interference considerations
• Emergency Alert System (EAS) modernization
• FCC enforcement and early license renewals
• 5G Broadcast and future spectrum opportunities

Season 1, Episode 2

Recent Meetings with the FCC; Broadcast Around the World; Broadcaster’s Choice; and more...

Topics Covered:

• Local Power Member Benefits & Free ATSC 3.0 Certificate
• Local Power Meets with the FCC
• ATSC 1.0 vs. ATSC 3.0: Why Choice Rocks
• Global Momentum for 5G Broadcast
• The Future of Local Broadcasting & Engaging Younger Audiences
• Increasing Local Power & Improving Coverage
• Networks, Streaming & the Future of Local TV Affiliates
• Why Local Power Must Keep Innovating – Because the best adventures are still ahead!

Season 1, Episode 1 (Part 2)

Technology, Investment, and the Future of LPTV

Topics Covered:
• The announcement of Charlie Ergen's investment in HC2 Broadcasting and its implications for the industry
• Why new investment and innovation matter for the future of LPTV
• The differences between ATSC 1.0, ATSC 3.0, and 5G Broadcast
• Cost considerations and business realities facing low power broadcasters
• Receiver adoption, smartphones, and changing viewer habits
• Emergency alerting and next-generation broadcast capabilities
• Worldwide standards, spectrum convergence, and future technologies
• Why LPTVBA supports giving broadcasters options

Season 1, Episode 1 (Part 1)

What is LPTV Broadcasters Association?

Topics Covered:
• The mission and purpose of the LPTV Broadcasters Association
• Why advocacy in Washington matters for LPTV broadcasters
• Recent regulatory victories achieved on behalf of the industry
• The importance of localism and community-based programming
• Creative opportunities available to independent broadcasters
• The future of ATSC 1.0, ATSC 3.0, 5G Broadcast, and emerging technologies
• New station applications and developments at the FCC
• Why LPTV operators of all sizes need a strong collective voice