Blue Book

The Blue Book, also known officially as the Public Service Responsibility of Broadcast Licensees report of 1946, was issued by the FCC. Within the report, the FCC noted a desire to require United States radio broadcasters to follow established public service requirements. The report focused on one of the FCC’s principles relating to ensuring communication systems followed and adhered to the public interest—what would benefit a majority of people and democracy. The report shared values that stations should put limits on advertising, contain children’s programming, showcase the diversity of the area, possess local content, and showcase the economy of the time.