NAB's weekly podcast, AirTime, helps you stay informed and stay ahead of policy and regulatory developments impacting broadcasting.
This week on Airtime, NAB announces the launch of Merkhet Solutions, a new company focused on the commercial deployment of the Broadcast Positioning System (BPS)™, a resilient backup to GPS. Plus, we highlight a Celebration of Service to America Award-winning local station and share how to catch up on NAB Show sessions on demand.
Major momentum builds on Capitol Hill for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, with NAB’s Nicole Gustafson detailing advocacy efforts to preserve AM in cars for emergency communications and local communities. The episode also provides an update on the NO FAKES Act, which aims to protect voices and likenesses from AI-generated deepfakes.
NAB Chief Innovation Officer John Clark discusses the growing challenges broadcasters face with AI bots and the strategic choices stations must make when balancing visibility, content control and cost management in the age of AI. Plus, a reminder about the upcoming deadline for the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards and station resources for Mental Health Awareness Month.
This week on AirTime, we share the latest on the debate in Washington about keeping marquee sports available on free broadcast TV. We also check in with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters following their recent visit to Capitol Hill. Plus, we share ways stations can get involved in the America250 celebration.
Today’s sports landscape is increasingly confusing for fans. What used to be as simple as turning on the TV now requires multiple platforms, subscriptions and logins. As sports viewing becomes more fragmented, fans become more frustrated. Join us as we unpack the issue and where things stand in Washington.
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