Section | Question | Response |
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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 |
Lisa Asher 2000 W. 41ST STREET BALTIMORE, MD 21211 United States |
+1 (410) 662-9688 |
LAsher@cunninghambroadcasting.com |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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MILES S. MASON, ESQ. PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP |
Miles S. Mason 1200 SEVENTEENTH STREET, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 663-8195 |
MILES.MASON@PILLSBURYLAW.COM |
Legal Representative |
Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | Fox | |
Nielsen DMA | Charleston SC | |
Web Home Page Address | www.foxcharleston.com |
Question | Response |
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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 | 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: | 7.0 |
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 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Food For Thought |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 10am &10:30am (4/2 - 6/25/17) |
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. | The programs young host, Claire Thomas, shows viewers how everyday life can inspire culinary creations. In each episode, Claire shows how food can be used as a tool to explore new places, meet new people and learn about new cultures. The inspiration for the food prepared on the program can come from family, friends, or people asking for her expertise. No matter how exotic or familiar the location, Claire is always in search of new tastes. While teaching the viewer how to prepare the particular inspired dish, she also promotes a healthy attitude towards food and life. This program aired on the secondary digital channel 24.2. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Get Wild |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:00AM (4/1 - 6/24/17) |
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. | Get Wild at the San Diego Zoo serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of understanding animals and their habitats. The series is based at the world famous San Diego Zoo, and features notable animal experts. This program aired on the secondary digital stream 24.3. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Origins |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:00AM & 9:30AM and Sunday 9:00AM & 9:30AM (4/1 - 6/25/17) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 52 |
Total times aired | 52 |
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. | ORIGINS is an educational and informative half hour program that explores the remarkable origin of hundreds of the worlds most influential and important inventions, natural objects, customs, ideas from technology, arts and entertainment, government, nature, and more. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with information to learn about the history of some the worlds most significant ideas and creations. This program aired on the secondary digital stream 24.3. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Xploration Earth 2050 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:00AM (4/1 - 6/24/17) |
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 strives to answer questions about where advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics may lead us in the future. Scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers add their input about what the world may look like in 2050. Viewers are taken on an educational adventure as the program tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment. 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 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild World |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:30AM (4/1 - 6/24/17) |
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. | WILD WORLD AT THE SAN DIEGO ZOO serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content. The series provides an in-depth look at the behavior and life cycles of various rare and exotic animals. This program aired on the secondary digital stream 24.3. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:30AM (4/1 - 6/24/17) |
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 this program, children learn about biomimicry and see how engineers imitate nature in the design of innovative products. They learn how the Manta Ray has inspired inventions related to ocean navigation as well as military applications; and how snakes have been copied to design robots that can rescue those trapped in small spaces. This program features the incredible world of animals and plants, and the inventions inspired by 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 (7 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Think Big |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 8:00AM (4/2 - 6/25/17) |
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. | Think Big serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of having a working knowledge of math, science and physics. The series shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. The series also demonstrates real world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that that the physical sciences can be useful, challenging and fun. Each episode presents an invent-off challenge, where teenage teams must invent a machine designed to perform a specific task in limited amount of time, promoting creative thinking and practical skills. This program aired on the secondary digital stream 24.3. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 8:30AM (4/2 - 6/25/17) |
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. | Dragonfly TV highlights children doing projects with real hands-on experience and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science. 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. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to investigate science on their own. This program aired on the secondary digital stream 24.3. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (9 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Xploration Outer Space |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:00AM (4/1 - 6/24/17) |
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. | Each week, host Emily Calandrelli takes journeys through space that will both entertain and educate viewers. Ever wonder what it would be like to live in space or on a different planet? Emily shows viewers what it is like to try to perform everyday tasks while floating in zero gravity and living in a Mars-like habitat. Episodes feature space robotics, commercial space tourism, asteroids, the search for other life in space, and many other topics, including NASA-related programs as applicable to the episodes. 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 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Xploration Awesome Planet |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:30AM (4/1 - 6/24/17) |
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. | Host Philippe Cousteau (grandson of famed undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau) brings energy to every location he visits while seeking to inspire and educate viewers in earth sciences. This program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth, from magnificent mountains to erupting volcanoes. Viewers will not only behold the beauty of gigantic glaciers, but also discover why they formed and how they shaped our landscape. Geological experts share their wisdom with Philippe, as he strives to understand places on, inside, and above the Earth. 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 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild About Animals |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 8:00AM (4/2 - 6/25/17) |
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 spans the globe to bring viewers interesting stories about the worlds most fascinating animals, such as the penguins trek to their breeding grounds in the arctic, the animals at a safari in Africa, or during a visit to the Australian outback. The program has four segments, each one featuring a different story to educate the viewer about an exotic unique animal or an animal that can be found in the locality. 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 (12 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Xploration Weird But True |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:00AM (4/1 - 6/24/17) |
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 explores topics like ancient Greece, tornadoes and ostriches by uncovering fun, strange and surprising facts. An episode example includes making paper ships together and learning the history of pirates. Children are encouraged to be curious and learn about science, history and culture through creativity and the scientific method. 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 (13 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Xploration DIY SCI |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:30AM (4/1 - 6/24/17) |
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. | Host Steve Spangler shows viewers that the world is their laboratory. He uses everyday items to turn the world around him into a fund and unexpected laboratory. In each episode, Spangler will demonstrate science experiments and explain how they connect to real-world innovations. 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 (14 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild About Animals |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, & 12:30pm (4/2 - 6/25/17) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 52 |
Total times aired | 52 |
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 spans the globe to bring viewers interesting stories about the worlds most fascinating animals, such as the penguins trek to their breeding grounds in the arctic, the animals at a safari in Africa, or during a visit to the Australian outback. The program has four segments, each one featuring a different story to educate the viewer about an exotic unique animal or an animal that can be found in the locality. This program aired on the main digital stream 24.2. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Question | Response |
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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 | 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 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Think Big |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 8:00AM (7/2 - 9/24/17) |
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. | Think Big serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of having a working knowledge of math, science and physics. The series shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. The series also demonstrates real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that that the physical sciences can be useful, challenging and fun. Each episode presents an invent-off challenge, where teenage teams must invent a machine designed to perform a specific task in limited amount of time, promoting creative thinking and practical skills. This program will air on the secondary digital stream 24.3. |
Other Matters (2 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Get Wild |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:00AM (7/1 - 9/30/17) |
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. | Get Wild at the San Diego Zoo serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of understanding animals and their habitats. The series is based at the world famous San Diego Zoo, and features notable animal experts. This program will air on the secondary digital stream 24.3. |
Other Matters (3 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 8:30am (7/2 - 9/24/17) |
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. | Dragonfly TV highlights children doing projects with real hands-on experience and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science. 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. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to investigate science on their own. This program will air on the secondary digital channel 24.3. |
Other Matters (4 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild World |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:30AM (7/1 - 9/30/17) |
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. | Get Wild at the San Diego Zoo serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of understanding animals and their habitats. The series is based at the world famous San Diego Zoo, and features notable animal experts. This program will air on the secondary digital stream 24.3. |
Other Matters (5 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild About Animals |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 8:00AM (7/2 - 9/24/17) |
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 program spans the globe to bring viewers interesting stories about the worlds most fascinating animals, such as the penguins trek to their breeding grounds in the artic, the animals at a safari in Africa, or during a visit to the Australian outback. The program has four segments, each one featuring a different story to educate the viewer about an exotic unique animal or an animal that can be found in the locality. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
Other Matters (6 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Xploration Weird But True |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:00AM (7/1 - 9/30/17) |
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 explores topics like ancient Greece, tornadoes and ostriches by uncovering fun, strange and surprising facts. An episode example includes making paper ships together and learning the history of pirates. Children are encouraged to be curious and learn about science, history and culture through creativity and the scientific method. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
Other Matters (7 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Origins |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:00AM & 9:30AM and Sunday 9:00AM & 9:30AM (7/1 - 9/30/17) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 54 |
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. | ORIGINS is an educational and informative half-hour, program that explores the remarkable origin of hundreds of the worlds most influential and important inventions, natural objects, customs, ideas from technology, arts and entertainment, government, nature, and more. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with information to learn about the history of some the worlds most significant ideas and creations. This program will air on the secondary digital stream 24.3. |
Other Matters (8 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Xploration DIY SCI |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:30AM (7/1 - 9/30/17) |
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. | Host Steve Spangler shows viewers that the world is their laboratory. He uses everyday items to turn the world around him into a fund and unexpected laboratory. In each episode, Spangler will demonstrate science experiments and explain how they connect to real-world innovations. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
Other Matters (9 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Xploration Awesome Planet |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:30AM (7/1 - 9/30/17) |
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. | Host Philippe Cousteau (grandson of famed undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau) brings energy to every location he visits while seeking to inspire and educate viewers in earth sciences. This program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth, from magnificent mountains to erupting volcanoes. Viewers will not only behold the beauty of gigantic glaciers, but also discover why they formed and how they shaped our landscape. Geological experts share their wisdom with Philippe, as he strives to understand places on, inside, and above the Earth. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
Other Matters (10 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild About Animals |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, & 12:30pm (7/2 - 9/24/17) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 52 |
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 spans the globe to bring viewers interesting stories about the worlds most fascinating animals, such as the penguins trek to their breeding grounds in the artic, the animals at a safari in Africa, or during a visit to the Australian outback. The program has four segments, each one featuring a different story to educate the viewer about an exotic unique animal or an animal that can be found in the locality. This program will air on the secondary digital channel 24.2. |
Other Matters (11 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Xploration Outer Space |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:00AM (7/1 - 9/30/17) |
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. | Each week, host Emily Calandrelli takes journeys through space that will both entertain and educate viewers. Ever wonder what it would be like to live in space or on a different planet? Emily shows viewers what it is like to try to perform everyday tasks while floating in zero gravity and living in a Mars-like habitat. Episodes feature space robotics, commercial space tourism, asteroids, the search for other life in space, and many other topics, including NASA-related programs as applicable to the episodes. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
Other Matters (12 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:30AM (7/1 - 9/30/17) |
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. | In this program, children learn about biomimicry and see how engineers imitate nature in the design of innovative products. They learn how the Manta Ray has inspired inventions related to ocean navigation as well as military applications; and how snakes have been copied to design robots that can rescue those trapped in small spaces. This program features the incredible world of animals and plants, and the inventions inspired by them. This program will air on the main digital stream 24.1. |
Other Matters (13 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Xploration Earth 2050 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:00AM (7/1 - 9/30/17) |
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 strives to answer questions about where advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics may lead us in the future. Scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers add their input about what the world may look like in 2050. Viewers are taken on an educational adventure as the program 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 (14 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Food For Thought |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 10am & 10:30am (7/2 - 9/24/17) |
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 programs young host, Claire Thomas, shows viewers how everyday life can inspire culinary creations. In each episode, Claire shows how food can be used as a tool to explore new places, meet new people and learn about new cultures. The inspiration for the food prepared on the program can come from family, friends, or people asking for her expertise. No matter how exotic or familiar the location, Claire is always in search of new tastes. While teaching the viewer how to prepare the particular inspired dish, she also promotes a healthy attitude towards food and life. This program will air on the secondary digital channel 24.2. |
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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 Public Affairs Director 07/10/2017 |
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WTAT Form 398 Exhibit 1.doc | Applicant | All Purpose | Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion |