Section | Question | Response |
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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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NEXSTAR BROADCASTING, INC. |
Elizabeth Ryder 545 E JOHN CARPENTER FWY SUITE 700 IRVING, TX 75062 United States |
+1 (972) 373-8800 |
eryder@nexstar.tv |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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Elizabeth Ryder General Counsel Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. |
Elizabeth Ryder 545 E. John Carpenter Freeway Suite 700 Irving, TX 75062 United States |
+1 (972) 373-8800 |
eryder@nexstar.tv |
Legal Representative |
Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
Affiliated network | ||
Nielsen DMA | Baton Rouge | |
Web Home Page Address | www.BRproud.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 | 4.81 |
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 | 0.0 |
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: | 0.0 |
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 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Live Life and Win |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9-9:30a |
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. | Live Life & Win is designed to inspire and enlighten young viewers with inspirational teen success stories as well as segments focusing on the arts; school and sports, exercise and nutrition, and health and wellness. The series will also promote social responsibility, perseverance, leadership academic achievement and volunteerism. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Missing |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8a-8:30a & 9:30a-10a |
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. | "Missing" will satisfy the FCC Children's Programming requirement and can be classified as either core or non-core programming. "Missing" serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. The show is also a public service to communities across the United States and is enforced by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild America |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 7:30a-8a & Sun 9a-9:30a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 25 |
Total times aired | 25 |
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 America is a documentary television series that focuses on the wild animals and wild lands (flora and fauna ) of North America. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Young Icons |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 9:30a-10a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 12 |
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. | Inside the lives of America's best and brightest youth. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Pets.TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 7:30a-8a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 12 |
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. | Pets.tv is a masterful exhibition of critters big and small. Viewers can "Ask the Pet Vet" or ride along for an episode of "animal control Patrol." Whether it's a story of suspense or heartwarming furry fun, pet lovers will rejoice in all things animals and indulge in their wild side. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | America's Heartland |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:30a-9a |
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. | America's Heartland profiles the people, places and products of American agriculture. Programs include visits to ranches, farms and factories to learn about various topics from food production to fueling the world. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | The American Athlete |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 8:30a-9a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 12 |
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 American Athlete is an informational sports program. The show relays positive messages through interviews with sports superstars. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Career Day |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 8a-8:30a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 12 |
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. | Career Day gives young people a chance to follow adults at their jobs to learn about careers and possibly be inspired to enter a certain field when the time comes. |
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 | Tracy Granier |
Address | 10000 Perkins Rd |
City | Baton Rouge |
State | LA |
Zip | 70810 |
Telephone Number | (225) 768-9144 |
Email Address | tgranier@brproud.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. |
Other Matters (1 of 5) | Response |
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Program Title | America's Heartland |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 8:30a-9a |
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. | America's Heartland profiles the people, places and products of American agriculture. Programs include visits to ranches, farms and factories to learn about various topics from food production to fueling the world. |
Other Matters (2 of 5) | Response |
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Program Title | Missing |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 8a-8:30a & 9:30a-10a |
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. | "Missing" will satisfy the FCC Children's Programming requirement and can be classified as either core or non-core programming. "Missing" serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. The show is also a public service to communities across the United States and is enforced by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. |
Other Matters (3 of 5) | Response |
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Program Title | Live Life and Win |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9am-9:30am |
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. | Live Life & Win is designed to inspire and enlighten young viewers with inspirational teen success stories as well as segments focusing on the arts; school and sports, exercise and nutrition, and health and wellness. The series will also promote social responsibility, perseverance, leadership academic achievement and volunteerism. |
Other Matters (4 of 5) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild America |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 7:30a-8a & Sun 9a-930a |
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. | From the top of the Rocky Mountains to the bottom of the Everglades, and everything in between, Wild America brings its viewers all the wonder and excitement of America's natural wildlife heritage. Every episode of Wild America entertains, amuses, informs and educates viewers about how all wild creatures including man are inter-connected. Wild America propels the viewer into the lives of wild creatures through the animals' own eye-view...focusing on the reality of life in the wild, including mating, birth, predation and death. |
Other Matters (5 of 5) | Response |
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Program Title | The American Athlete |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun 8:30a-9a |
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 show, hosted by Byron Allen, is a show about American Atheletes.The atheletes share their life stories, the secrets of the game, success strategies and lessons in leadership. This gives fans the chance to know their favorite atheletes better. From golf to basketball, and many other popular sports, the show interviews the biggest names in the field, such as Michael Jordan, Venus Williams, Shaquille O'Neil, Sammy Sosa, Andre Agasi, Greg Norman, Jeff Gordon, Barry Bonds, Wayne Gretsky and more. |
Question | Response |
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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. |
Tracy Granier Office Manager 04/03/2018 |