| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | Yes |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WTAT LICENSEE, LLC Doing Business As: WTAT LICENSEE, LLC |
2000 W. 41ST STREET BALTIMORE, MD 21211 United States |
+1 (410) 662-9688 |
miles.mason@pillsburylaw.com |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MILES S. MASON, ESQ. PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP |
1200 SEVENTEENTH STREET, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 663-8000 |
MILES.MASON@PILLSBURYLAW.COM |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | Fox | |
| Nielsen DMA | Charleston SC | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.foxcharleston.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.5 |
| 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 | 168.0 |
| 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: | 3.0 |
| 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 Program (1 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Think Big |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 7:00AM (4/3 - 6/26/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | In each episode, the focus is on an "invent-off" challenge, where teams complete a project to design a machine to perform a task under a time constraint. This allows the kid to express their creativity, critical thinking and mechanical abilities. For example, in episode No. 114, teams compete to design a bicycle with enhanced safety features. Each team is given the same materials to work with, and apply their own unique process and problem-solving abilities. Combining their talents, each is able to complete the challenge; the winning team is decided based on objective results. This program aired on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 8:00AM (4/3 - 6/26/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | This program features weekly educational features such as, "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program aired on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 11:00AM (4/1 - 6/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | This program presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected and the viewer is taken "on the job" to understand why the professionals love what they do and they even may learn about job opportunities they may not have known existed.. This program aired on the secondary digital stream 24.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:30AM (4/2 - 6/25/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | This is a teen-hosted program that profiles individuals and organizations committed to environmental issues, reports on the latest recycling and nature conservation efforts and advances in renewable energies and carbon footprint-reducing technology, and offers advice on how to be more eco-wise while performing daily activities. The show also includes eco bytes(bits of trivia related to environmental issues) and video footage uploaded by teen viewers to the show's website. This kid-friendly series uses peer reporting to address various environmental issues from a youthful point of view. By doing so, it enthusiastically encourages young adults to become more proactive about environmentalism rather than just talking about the importance of living green. It also stresses the positive impact that young people's efforts, no matter how small they might seem, can have on the larger world around them. This program aired on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Curiosity Quest |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 10:00AM & 10:30AM (4/1 - 6/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | This program explores what viewers are curious about. In each episode, host Joel Greene goes on a quest to answer viewer's letters of curiosity. Each episode takes the audience on location for a hands-on exploration to find the answer to the particular viewer's inquiry. Joel will go to the local population to get the answer, which is sometimes comical, to the question pertaining to the particular quest. This program aired on the secondary digital stream 24.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:00AM (4/2 - 6/25/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | The key objective of this program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American continent, their interaction with other animals and their environment, Throughout the series emphasis will be placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. The goal of this program is for the viewer to achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific animal species with the aid of up close and detailed photography throughout the program. Through this understanding it is hoped that viewers will better relate to the natural environment as it exists in North America and learn to protect North America's animal species. This program aired on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Aqua Kids |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 12:00PM & 12:30PM (4/1 - 6/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | This program explores the marine ecosystem from tributaries, rivers and oceans to develop an understanding and let the viewer know that we are key in preserving the ocean environment. Aqua Kids teaches about the diversity and beauty of the marine environment and its potential destruction by pollution and carelessness of the human population; such as marine mammals dying from the ingestion of plastic and toxic waste in our waterways destroying the habitat and marine life. By showing the audience the problems they encounter, the Aqua Kids educate their peers on what can be done to solve environmental dilemmas. This program aired on the secondary digital stream 24.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Young Icons |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:30AM (4/2 - 6/25/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | This program showcases world-class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars, philanthropists and entrepreneurs all under the age of 18. Some of the stories highlighted include: Patrick Pedraja, a 14 year old actor and philanthropist, who traveled America raising cancer awareness; Turquoise Thompson who sprinted her way into the record books and earned a full scholarship to UCLA; sisters Marni & Berni Barta who created Kidflicks, a non-profit organization that donates new and used DVDs to children's hospitals all across America. These stories are meant to inspire young people to be selfless and to take part in the larger community around them in some meaningful way and to show them that there are many ways to accomplish things. This program aired on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:00AM (4/2 - 6/25/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | This program features children engaging in various science projects and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science from multiple scientific fields. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. Examples of program episodes include studying various ecosystems, sea turtles, and rocket propulsion. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to gain an appreciation for science in a unique and entertaining way. This program aired on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Career Day |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 7:30AM (4/3 - 6/26/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | This program guides young people to potential career paths. This program is an example of take your kids to work for a day. The show features inspirational interviews with successful celebrities, entrepreneurs and business people from world renowned brain surgeons to marine biologists that share their stories with young people about their careers. This motivational show is fun and exciting and tries to help kids answer the age old question: What do I want to be when I grow up? This program aired on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Awesome Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 11:30AM (4/1 - 6/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | Various hosts and teens travel to destinations around the world, that can be both exotic and remote. This program is designed to educate, inform and entertain viewers about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, earth's creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. The program is designed to make learning about our neighbors, both human and non-human, and the environment, fun. This program aired on the secondary digital stream 24.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| 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 | Ryan Sears |
| Address | 4301 Arco Lane |
| City | Charleston |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29418 |
| Telephone Number | (843) 740-6992 |
| Email Address | rsears@foxcharleston.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. | WTAT is running PSAs about subjects of interest to children; i.e., drug abuse, no texting and driving, child abuse, crime prevention, conservation, etc. |
| Other Matters (1 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:00AM (9/10 - 9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, Xploration Awesome Planet will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. Our host, Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary Jacques Cousteau, brings boundless energy to every location we visit. From magnificent mountains to violent volcanoes, this program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth. We not only visit gigantic glaciers and behold their beauty but also discover why they formed, and how they shaped our landscape. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Other Matters (2 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Career Day |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 7:30AM (7/3 - 9/4/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| 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 program guides young people to potential career paths. This program is an example of take your kids to work for a day. The show features inspirational interviews with successful celebrities, entrepreneurs and business people from world renowned brain surgeons to marine biologists that share their stories with young people about their careers. This motivational show is fun and exciting and tries to help kids answer the age old question: What do I want to be when I grow up? This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Other Matters (3 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:00AM (7/2 - 9/3/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| 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 program features children engaging in various science projects and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science from multiple scientific fields. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. Examples of program episodes include studying various ecosystems, sea turtles, and rocket propulsion. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to gain an appreciation for science in a unique and entertaining way. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Other Matters (4 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration DIY SCI |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:30AM (9/10 - 9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, XPLORATION DIY Sci will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host, science educator, and leader in the field of professional educational training, Steve Spangler, encourages the discovery of scientific concepts through experiments viewers can do at home. With a fun, relaxed attitude, Steve will take viewers through step-by-step demonstrations of do-it-yourself experiments that amaze but which also relate back to solid principles of science. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Other Matters (5 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Young Icons |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:30AM (7/2 - 9/3/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| 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 program showcases world-class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars, philanthropists and entrepreneurs all under the age of 18. Some of the stories highlighted include: Patrick Pedraja, a 14 year old actor and philanthropist, who traveled America raising cancer awareness; Turquoise Thompson who sprinted her way into the record books and earned a full scholarship to UCLA; sisters Marni & Berni Barta who created Kidflicks, a non-profit organization that donates new and used DVDs to children's hospitals all across America. These stories are meant to inspire young people to be selfless and to take part in the larger community around them in some meaningful way and to show them that there are many ways to accomplish things. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Other Matters (6 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 11:00AM (7/1 - 9/30/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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 program presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected and the viewer is taken "on the job" to understand why the professionals love what they do and they even may learn about job opportunities they may not have known existed.. This program will air on the secondary digital stream 24.2. |
| Other Matters (7 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:30AM (9/10 - 9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| 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. | What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lead us? Xploration Earth 2050 strives to answer these questions and more with scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers. This half hour weekly series, produced primarily for the 13-16 year old target audience will appeal to the whole family. Viewers will be taken on an educational adventure as the show tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Other Matters (8 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:00AM (9/10 - 9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, Xploration Nature Knows Best will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host and Marine Biologist, Danni Washington, exudes energy as she relates how current technology was inspired by nature, and how modern innovators are continuing with this practice. We will whirl around in airplanes inspired by birds, and in helicopters influenced by the dragonfly, and even jump from a few such vehicles to illustrate how wingsuits were invented based on the flying squirrel. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Other Matters (9 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:00AM (7/2 - 9/3/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| 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 key objective of this program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American continent, their interaction with other animals and their environment, Throughout the series emphasis will be placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. The goal of this program is for the viewer to achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific animal species with the aid of up close and detailed photography throughout the program. Through this understanding it is hoped that viewers will better relate to the natural environment as it exists in North America and learn to protect North America's animal species. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Other Matters (10 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Awesome Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 11:30AM (7/1 - 9/30/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | Various hosts and teens travel to destinations around the world, that can be both exotic and remote. This program is designed to educate, inform and entertain viewers about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, earth's creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. The program is designed to make learning about our neighbors, both human and non-human, and the environment, fun. This program will air on the secondary digital stream 24.2. |
| Other Matters (11 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Weird But True |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:30AM (9/10 - 9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, XPLORATION Weird But True will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. This series, produced in partnership with National Geographic Kids, is hosted by the brother-sister team of Charlie and Kirby Engleman. Charlie is an Ecologist and Kirby is an Artist, and they are both National Geographic Junior Explorers. Together, they share a common curiosity to explore and understand the science behind the world and its wildlife. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Other Matters (12 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Curiosity Quest |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 10:00AM & 10:30AM (7/1 - 9/30/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| 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 program explores what viewers are curious about. In each episode, host Joel Greene goes on a quest to answer viewer's letters of curiosity. Each episode takes the audience on location for a hands-on exploration to find the answer to the particular viewer's inquiry. Joel will go to the local population to get the answer, which is sometimes comical, to the question pertaining to the particular quest. This program will air on the secondary digital stream 24.2. |
| Other Matters (13 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild About Animals |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 8:00AM (9/11 - 9/25/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| 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 is produced for children 16 and under (specific target audience is 13-16). As the producers of "Wild About Animals," it is the objective of Steve Rotfeld Productions, Inc.,to educate and inform children, specifically in the target age group, by bringing them entertaining and interesting stories about the worlds most fascinating animals. Each episode will consist of four (4) different stories designed to teach children about both exotic and unique animals, as well as to educate them further about animals they see everyday. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Other Matters (14 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 8:00AM (7/3 - 9/4/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| 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 program features weekly educational features such as, "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Other Matters (15 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Aqua Kids |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 12:00PM & 12:30PM (7/1 - 9/30/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| 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 program explores the marine ecosystem from tributaries, rivers and oceans to develop an understanding and let the viewer know that we are key in preserving the ocean environment. Aqua Kids teaches about the diversity and beauty of the marine environment and its potential destruction by pollution and carelessness of the human population; such as marine mammals dying from the ingestion of plastic and toxic waste in our waterways destroying the habitat and marine life. By showing the audience the problems they encounter, the Aqua Kids educate their peers on what can be done to solve environmental dilemmas. This program will air on the secondary digital stream 24.2. |
| Other Matters (16 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Outer Space |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:00AM (9/10 - 9/24/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| 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 half-hour weekly series produced for the 13-16 target audience will certainly attract viewers of all ages. Each week our host Emily Calandrelli will take viewers on incredible journeys through space that will both entertain and educate. Ever wonder what it would be like to live in space or on a different planet? Watch our host try to perform every day responsibilities while floating in zero gravity. Explore the challenges that come along with living on a different planet as our host lives like an astronaut in a Mars-like habitat. We will have episodes on space robotics, commercial space tourism, asteroids, and our search for life, among many others. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Other Matters (17 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:30AM (7/2 - 9/3/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| 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 is a teen-hosted program that profiles individuals and organizations committed to environmental issues, reports on the latest recycling and nature conservation efforts and advances in renewable energies and carbon footprint-reducing technology, and offers advice on how to be more eco-wise while performing daily activities. The show also includes eco bytes(bits of trivia related to environmental issues) and video footage uploaded by teen viewers to the show's website. This kid-friendly series uses peer reporting to address various environmental issues from a youthful point of view. By doing so, it enthusiastically encourages young adults to become more proactive about environmentalism rather than just talking about the importance of living green. It also stresses the positive impact that young people's efforts, no matter how small they might seem, can have on the larger world around them. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
| Other Matters (18 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Think Big |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 7:00AM (7/3 - 9/4/16) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
| 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. | In each episode, the focus is on an "invent-off" challenge, where teams complete a project to design a machine to perform a task under a time constraint. This allows the kid to express their creativity, critical thinking and mechanical abilities. For example, in episode No. 114, teams compete to design a bicycle with enhanced safety features. Each team is given the same materials to work with, and apply their own unique process and problem-solving abilities. Combining their talents, each is able to complete the challenge; the winning team is decided based on objective results. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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| I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | Yes |
| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
Ryan Sears Program/Public Affairs Director 07/08/2016 |
| File Name | Uploaded By | Attachment Type | Description | Upload Status |
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| WTAT Form 398 Exhibit 1.doc | Applicant | All Purpose | Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion |
