In what way has deregulation changed the radio industry and recording industry?

Deregulation has allowed more creative freedom to both the radio and recording industries. As long as they follow the rules set by the FCC, which monitor things such as obscenities and profanities, they are basically allowed complete control over what they air. When radio first started airing, the government was needed to control the airwaves because so many people were trying to broadcast at once. Also, the government wanted to make sure the radio shows had the public's interest in mind. They were able to decide what the shows were airing based on whether they thought the material was appropriate or not. The government has definitely taken a step back in radio and now gives the control to the radio companies. They no longer make sure the radio shows always have the public's interest in mind. The same goes with recording industries. When music first started being recorded, artists were limited on what they could say. Their music always had to be appropriate or the government would not allow it. Now the CDs are labeled with a warning so only those mature enough to listen should buy it and thats as far as the government goes. They leave it up to the consumer whether or not they want to listen to vulgar and profane music.