The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 on party lines Oct. 24 to eliminate the main studio rule for AM, FM, and television stations, which mandated a broadcast licensee maintain a studio in its broadcast area. Republicans argued that anyone in a broadcast area can now communicate with a broadcast outlet through e-mail or telephone. FCC Commissioner Michael O'Reilly argued it would make things better. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD. Democrat Jessica Rosenworcel had a different story. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD. The full Oct. 2017 FCC Open Meeting is available at https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2017/10/october-2017-open-commission-meeting.