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January 2015
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0028123172
File Number:
CPR-168265
Submit Date:
04/10/2015
Call Sign:
WPGX
Facility ID:
2942
City:
PANAMA CITY
State:
FL
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
04/10/2015
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : First Quarter of 2015

General Information

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Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network FOX
Nielsen DMA Panama City
Web Home Page Address

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 3.0
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream 336.0
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: 6.0
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? Yes

Digital Core Programs(18)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 18) Response
Program Title Live Life and Win (9.2 Bounce TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa @ 9:30a 01/03/15-03/28/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The goals of the series are to encourage the 13- to 16-year-old audience to: (1) explore, discover, and learn strategies to achieve personal dreams; (2) learn about the personal attributes important for achieving dreams; (3) explore ways one can "give back" to the community and act as an agent of change; and (4) gain knowledge about life skills necessary to Live Life and Win.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 18) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids (9.1 Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled W @ 7:30a 01/07/15-03/25/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Aqua Kids have an ambitious agenda: saving the oceans of the world. On that quest, Aqua Kids' explorers discover the wonders of the sea, its amazing creatures and the forces that threaten their survival. The "Kids" visit a variety of water environments from water management facilities to fresh water and brackish streams to the oceans of the world with the intent to motivate other kids to become active citizens on the issue of pollution of water environments. Goals of Aqua Kids are to bring lots of kids together, to teach tolerance of each other, to learn to work together and to improve our water environments so the animals and plants living in them will not disappear. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 18) Response
Program Title Ocean Mysteries (9.3 Grit TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 11a, 01/03/15-03/28/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, Ocean Mysteries is produced for ages 13-16 and beyond by showing how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs that humans do. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the family dynamics of the mingling species, viewers will get to know and care about these heroes and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 18) Response
Program Title Make Television (9.3 Grit TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10:30a, 01/03/15-03/28/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Pursuant to the Childrens Television Act of 1990, MAKE TV will satisfy the FCC Children's programming requirement and can be classified as core programming. MAKE TV serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of the creative process when developing new inventions. The series features a wide variety of individuals combining their imagination with scientific principles to create an assortment engineering wonders. MA
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 18) Response
Program Title Future Phenoms (9.3 Grit TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 11:30a, 01/03/15-03/28/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Future Phenoms is an educational and informational program that encourages our youth in several aspects of life. Future Phenoms is such an inspiration for both our youth and their parents. As families watch this show, the featured students and their stories of overcoming adversity resonate within students and parents alike. Students are challenged to overcome their personal adversities in life and find an outlet to pursue their dreams, while parents find that their position in their child's life is to encourage their dreams. By watching Future Phenoms, students have a stronger desire to participate in extracurricular activities. Essential to the educational process, parents see how extracurricular activities can give their children the confidence to pursue knowledge, pursue a healthy, active lifestyle, and pursue their dreams, despite the difficulties that life brings. Future Phenoms has been extremely influential in helping our youth realize the full potential they can accomplish both in the classroom and on the playing field. Recognizing athletes for classroom achievements as well as their contributions in extracurricular activities helps students to understand the importance of dedication, discipline, commitment to academics, and community involvement. One episode in particular revealed the impact extracurricular activities can have on students.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 18) Response
Program Title Future Phenoms (9.3 Grit TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 9a, 01/03/15-03/28/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Future Phenoms is an educational and informational program that encourages our youth in several aspects of life. Future Phenoms is such an inspiration for both our youth and their parents. As families watch this show, the featured students and their stories of overcoming adversity resonate within students and parents alike. Students are challenged to overcome their personal adversities in life and find an outlet to pursue their dreams, while parents find that their position in their child's life is to encourage their dreams. By watching Future Phenoms, students have a stronger desire to participate in extracurricular activities. Essential to the educational process, parents see how extracurricular activities can give their children the confidence to pursue knowledge, pursue a healthy, active lifestyle, and pursue their dreams, despite the difficulties that life brings. Future Phenoms has been extremely influential in helping our youth realize the full potential they can accomplish both in the classroom and on the playing field. Recognizing athletes for classroom achievements as well as their contributions in extracurricular activities helps students to understand the importance of dedication, discipline, commitment to academics, and community involvement. One episode in particular revealed the impact extracurricular activities can have on students.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 18) Response
Program Title Better Planet (9.3 Grit TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10a 01/03/15-03/28/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Pursuant to the Childrens Television Act of 1990, BETTER PLANET TV will satisfy the FCC Children's programming requirement and can be classified as core programming. BETTER PLANET TV serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of learning about our environment and ways to improve the quality of life for everyone in the world. The series allows teenagers to explore how individuals in various nations are creating new products and changing existing behaviors that lead to improvements and efficiencies in everyday life. The series also offers young viewers scientific information about the earths ever-changing ecosystem.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 18) Response
Program Title Awesome Adventures (9.1 Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tu @ 7:30a 01/06/15-03/31/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Awesome Adventures features a host and two young people, age 13 to 16, experiencing amazing outdoor journeys throughout the United States and the world, including Hawaii, Iceland, Malaysia, Canada, Belize, Costa Rica and Mexico. Each journey contains educational, as well as, entertaining elements as the diversities of cultures, sceneries, sports, lifestyles and adventures are presented each week. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7am and 10pm. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens, 13-16 years old, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 18) Response
Program Title Culture Click (9.2 Bounce TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa @ 9a, 01/03/15-03/28/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This series explores the genesis and reasons behind cultural events that permeate our everday lives. Host Nzinga Blake opens each week with a list of what's trending on the web that week, which serves as a jummping-off point for a deep-dive into the culture that shapes us. The web is just the startingn point for Nzinga in her quest for knowledge. Culture Click is a highly interactive journey that evokes curiosity about our world.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 18) Response
Program Title Eco Company (9.1 Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Th @ 7:30a 01/01/15-03/26/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Eco Company explores all aspects of being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The E-Co team find out about global warming by asking questions to discover the truths and myths of the global warming issue. They learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. They learn more about recycling, conservation and organics. The E-Team profiles teens and school organizations who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference, young entrepreneurs who are taking their passion for green to develop ideas, and new products for a sustainable future. Most importantly, each story and each feature is reported by teens and told from their perspective. Additionally each week the show will provide practical tips that teens, and people of all ages can use in their daily lives. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. It is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 18) Response
Program Title Safari Tracks (9.2 Bounce TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa @ 10:30a 01/03/15-03/28/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Safari Tracks is an exciting, entertaining, FCC and advertiser friendly series of half-hour programs focused entirely on African Wildlife. Each show explores the magnificent and mysterious world of Africa's animals, all in their natural habitat. Led by Ushaka, the show's young South African host, Safari Tracks takes the viewer to the brushlands of the Savanna, the great Okavango, the remote beaches of Madgascar, and the greatest game reserves in Africa---all with the goal of entertaining and educating young viewers.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 18) Response
Program Title Whaddyado (9.1 Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled F @ 7:30a 01/02/15-03/27/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Whaddyado is designed to educate, inform, inspire and entertain 13-16 year olds about the world around them. Each episode is an educational life-lesson, based in reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at any time, anywhere. Also, in an effort to help young people make the right decision at the right moment, there is a "moral dilemma" segment featured in each show. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (13 of 18) Response
Program Title The Real Winning Edge (9.2 Bounce TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Su @ 9:30a 01/04/15-03/29/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Real Winning Edge is a weekly half-hour television series that meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Children's Programming requirements for children ages 13-16. The program highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. Recognizing that 13 to 16-year-olds are likely to be influenced by celebrities, the series features role models from the professional sports and the entertainment industries. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, presenting a powerful and positive message.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (14 of 18) Response
Program Title State to State (9.1 Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa @ 7:30a 01/03/15-03/28/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. State to State is an educational and informative half-hour, E/I program that travels the United States and features incredible cities, amazing monuments, natural wonders and other interesting destinations. The series will be packed with facts about history, geography and culture. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with the inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the dynamic and diverse country in which they live. It will be a fast paced fun learning experience.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (15 of 18) Response
Program Title On The Spot (9.3 Grit TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 9:30a, 01/03/15-03/28/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. On The Spot is an educational and informative half-hour, E/I program that takes viewers on a lightning fast game of entertaining trivia. Each episode delivers endless amounts of meaningful information as the show tackles some of the most mind-blowing questions: Can a cow have an accent? Who got the world's longest standing ovation? As a kid, did Napoleon hate France? Questions are linked with eye-catching visuals, giving viewers a chance to guess the right answers. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with an information-based program that broadens their knowledge of a wide range of educational topics.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (16 of 18) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas (9.2 Bounce TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sa @ 10a 01/03/15-03/28/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animal Atlas addresses the general content of life sciences and presents the concepts to a target audience of 13-16 year olds. It shares the richness of natural life with the light attitude of bemused wonderment all the while addressing the following science concepts: functions in ecosystems, underlying principles of animal classifications and environment and adaptive characteristics. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (17 of 18) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas (9.1 Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled M @ 7:30a 01/05/15-03/30/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 12
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animal Atlas addresses the general content of life sciences and presents the concepts to a target audience of 13-16 year olds. It shares the richness of natural life with the light attitude of bemused wonderment all the while addressing the following science concepts: functions in ecosystems, underlying principles of animal classifications and environment and adaptive characteristics. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (18 of 18) Response
Program Title Live Life and Win (9.2 Bounce TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Su @ 9a 01/04/15-03/29/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The goals of the series are to encourage the 13- to 16-year-old audience to: (1) explore, discover, and learn strategies to achieve personal dreams; (2) learn about the personal attributes important for achieving dreams; (3) explore ways one can "give back" to the community and act as an agent of change; and (4) gain knowledge about life skills necessary to Live Life and Win.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1)

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 1) Response
Program Title Coolest Places on Earth (9.1 Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: Saturdays 6:30p or 1p 01/03/15-03/28/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Coolest Places on Earth is a educational and informative half-hour, E/I program that takes young viewers on a journey of discovery to the most astonishing places on the planet - cities, festivals, landmarks and jaw-dropping works of nature - exploring each location's history and culture. Each episode showcases three specific locations and delivers fast-paced, engaging information that's a perfect match for the 21st century learner. The series is packed with facts about history, geography, and culture. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with the inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the culturally and geographically diverse world around them.
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison Stacie Bolster
Address 700 W. 23rd St., Unit C-28
City Panama City
State FL
Zip 32405
Telephone Number 850-215-6499
Email Address Sbolster@wpgxfox28.com
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. WPGX aired an average of 3.038 Core E/I hours in 4th Quarter 2014. Due to M-F scheduling patterns in the 1st Quarter of 2015 (where there were only 12 Wednesdays in the quarter), WPGX is reporting an unrounded Core E/I weekly average of 2.96 hours in this 1st Quarter Form 398 filing. When the 4th and 1st Quarter reports are considered together, WPGX has continued to maintain a 3 hour weekly average of E/I programming to meet the 6 month processing guideline. STATION WPGX CEASED ANALOG OPERATIONS AND CONVERTED TO DIGITAL-ONLY OPERATIONS. QUESTIONS 7(B) AND 7(C)ARE NO LONGER APPLICABLE.

Other Matters (16)

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Other Matters (1 of 16) Response
Program Title Oceans Mysteries (9.3 Grit TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 11a, 04/04/15-06/27/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, Ocean Mysteries is produced for ages 13-16 and beyond by showing how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs that humans do. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the family dynamics of the mingling species, viewers will get to know and care about these heroes and all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans.
Other Matters (2 of 16) Response
Program Title Live Life and Win (9.2 Bounce TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 9:30a and Su, 9a 04/04/15-06/28/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The goals of the series are to encourage the 13- to 16-year-old audience to: (1) explore, discover, and learn strategies to achieve personal dreams; (2) learn about the personal attributes important for achieving dreams; (3) explore ways one can "give back" to the community and act as an agent of change; and (4) gain knowledge about life skills necessary to Live Life and Win.
Other Matters (3 of 16) Response
Program Title Whaddyado (9.1 Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday @ 7:30a 04/03/15-6/26/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Whaddyado is designed to educate, inform, inspire and entertain 13-16 year olds about the world around them. Each episode is an educational life-lesson, based in reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at any time, anywhere. Also, in an effort to help young people make the right decision at the right moment, there is a "moral dilemma" segment featured in each show. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (4 of 16) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas (9.2 Bounce TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10a 04/04/15-06/27/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animal Atlas addresses the general content of life sciences and presents the concepts to a target audience of 13-16 year olds. It shares the richness of natural life with the light attitude of bemused wonderment all the while addressing the following science concepts: functions in ecosystems, underlying principles of animal classifications and environment and adaptive characteristics. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (5 of 16) Response
Program Title Make Television (9.3 Grit TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10:30a, 04/04/15-06/27/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Pursuant to the Childrens Television Act of 1990, MAKE TV will satisfy the FCC Children's programming requirement and can be classified as core programming. MAKE TV serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of the creative process when developing new inventions. The series features a wide variety of individuals combining their imagination with scientific principles to create an assortment engineering wonders. MA
Other Matters (6 of 16) Response
Program Title On The Spot (9.3 Grit TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 9:30am 04/04/15-06/27/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. On The Spot is an educational and informative half-hour, E/I program that takes viewers on a lightning fast game of entertaining trivia. Each episode delivers endless amounts of meaningful information as the show tackles some of the most mind-blowing questions: Can a cow have an accent? Who got the world's longest standing ovation? As a kid, did Napoleon hate France? Questions are linked with eye-catching visuals, giving viewers a chance to guess the right answers. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with an information-based program that broadens their knowledge of a wide range of educational topics.
Other Matters (7 of 16) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids (9.1 Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled W @ 7:30a 04/01/15-06/24/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Aqua Kids have an ambitious agenda: saving the oceans of the world. On that quest, Aqua Kids' explorers discover the wonders of the sea, its amazing creatures and the forces that threaten their survival. The "Kids" visit a variety of water environments from water management facilities to fresh water and brackish streams to the oceans of the world with the intent to motivate other kids to become active citizens on the issue of pollution of water environments. Goals of Aqua Kids are to bring lots of kids together, to teach tolerance of each other, to learn to work together and to improve our water environments so the animals and plants living in them will not disappear. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (8 of 16) Response
Program Title Awesome Adventures (9.1 Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tu @ 7:30a 04/07/15-06/30/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Awesome Adventures features a host and two young people, age 13 to 16, experiencing amazing outdoor journeys throughout the United States and the world, including Hawaii, Iceland, Malaysia, Canada, Belize, Costa Rica and Mexico. Each journey contains educational, as well as, entertaining elements as the diversities of cultures, sceneries, sports, lifestyles and adventures are presented each week. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7am and 10pm. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens, 13-16 years old, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (9 of 16) Response
Program Title State to State (9.1 Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 7:30a, 04/04/15-06/27/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. State to State is an educational and informative half-hour, E/I program that travels the United States and features incredible cities, amazing monuments, natural wonders and other interesting destinations. The series will be packed with facts about history, geography and culture. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with the inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the dynamic and diverse country in which they live. It will be a fast paced fun learning experience.
Other Matters (10 of 16) Response
Program Title Future Phenoms (9.3 Grit TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 9a and 11:30a, 04/04/15-06/27/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Future Phenoms is an educational and informational program that encourages our youth in several aspects of life. Future Phenoms is such an inspiration for both our youth and their parents. As families watch this show, the featured students and their stories of overcoming adversity resonate within students and parents alike. Students are challenged to overcome their personal adversities in life and find an outlet to pursue their dreams, while parents find that their position in their child's life is to encourage their dreams. By watching Future Phenoms, students have a stronger desire to participate in extracurricular activities. Essential to the educational process, parents see how extracurricular activities can give their children the confidence to pursue knowledge, pursue a healthy, active lifestyle, and pursue their dreams, despite the difficulties that life brings. Future Phenoms has been extremely influential in helping our youth realize the full potential they can accomplish both in the classroom and on the playing field. Recognizing athletes for classroom achievements as well as their contributions in extracurricular activities helps students to understand the importance of dedication, discipline, commitment to academics, and community involvement. One episode in particular revealed the impact extracurricular activities can have on students.
Other Matters (11 of 16) Response
Program Title Safari Tracks (9.2 Bounce TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10:30a, 04/04/15-06/27/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Safari Tracks is an exciting, entertaining, FCC and advertiser friendly series of half-hour programs focused entirely on African Wildlife. Each show explores the magnificent and mysterious world of Africa's animals, all in their natural habitat. Led by Ushaka, the show's young South African host, Safari Tracks takes the viewer to the brushlands of the Savanna, the great Okavango, the remote beaches of Madgascar, and the greatest game reserves in Africa---all with the goal of entertaining and educating young viewers.
Other Matters (12 of 16) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas (9.1 Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled M @ 7:30 04/06/15-06/29/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animal Atlas addresses the general content of life sciences and presents the concepts to a target audience of 13-16 year olds. It shares the richness of natural life with the light attitude of bemused wonderment all the while addressing the following science concepts: functions in ecosystems, underlying principles of animal classifications and environment and adaptive characteristics. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. The program is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (13 of 16) Response
Program Title Eco Company (9.1 Primary)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Th @ 7:30a 04/02/15-06/25/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Eco Company explores all aspects of being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The E-Co team find out about global warming by asking questions to discover the truths and myths of the global warming issue. They learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. They learn more about recycling, conservation and organics. The E-Team profiles teens and school organizations who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference, young entrepreneurs who are taking their passion for green to develop ideas, and new products for a sustainable future. Most importantly, each story and each feature is reported by teens and told from their perspective. Additionally each week the show will provide practical tips that teens, and people of all ages can use in their daily lives. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. It is 30 minutes in length and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 13 to 16 year olds, at the beginning of each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (14 of 16) Response
Program Title Better Planet (9.3 Grit TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10a, 04/04/15-06/27/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Pursuant to the Childrens Television Act of 1990, BETTER PLANET TV will satisfy the FCC Children's programming requirement and can be classified as core programming. BETTER PLANET TV serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of learning about our environment and ways to improve the quality of life for everyone in the world. The series allows teenagers to explore how individuals in various nations are creating new products and changing existing behaviors that lead to improvements and efficiencies in everyday life. The series also offers young viewers scientific information about the earths ever-changing ecosystem.
Other Matters (15 of 16) Response
Program Title Real Winning Edge (9.2 Bounce TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays, 9:30a, 04/05/15-06/28/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Real Winning Edge is a weekly half-hour television series that meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Children's Programming requirements for children ages 13-16. The program highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. Recognizing that 13 to 16-year-olds are likely to be influenced by celebrities, the series features role models from the professional sports and the entertainment industries. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, presenting a powerful and positive message.
Other Matters (16 of 16) Response
Program Title Culture Click (9.2 Bounce TV)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 9a, 04/04/15-06/27/15
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This series explores the genesis and reasons behind cultural events that permeate our everday lives. Host Nzinga Blake opens each week with a list of what's trending on the web that week, which serves as a jummping-off point for a deep-dive into the culture that shapes us. The web is just the startingn point for Nzinga in her quest for knowledge. Culture Click is a highly interactive journey that evokes curiosity about our world.

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