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Apr 16, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 16, 1987 – The FCC Warned Howard Stern's Radio Show.

On this day April 16, 1987, the FCC officially warned Howard Stern’s nationally syndicated radio show for repeated use of offensive language and sexual content. The warning followed multiple complaints and marked the beginning of a long and very public battle between Stern and federal regulators.

Known for pushing the limits of what was acceptable on air, Stern’s mix of comedy, celebrity interviews, and outrageous segments made him one of the most popular and controversial radio...

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