| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Western Pacific WACP, LLC |
Suzanne Lupia 400 North Ashley Drive Suite 2500 Tampa, FL 33602 United States |
+1 (855) 334-0233 |
slupia@wpbroadcast.com |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Matthew Bray Vice President Western Pacific Broadcasting, LLC |
400 North Ashley Drive Suite 2500 Tampa, FL 33602 United States |
+1 (855) 334-0233 |
mbray@wpbroadcast.com |
Vice President |
|
David A. O'Connor Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP |
1800 M Street, NW Suite 800N Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 783-4141 |
doconnor@wbklaw.com |
Legal Representative |
|
Scott Turpie Technical Consultant Lohnes & Culver, LLC |
PO Box 881 Silver Spring, MD 20918 United States |
+1 (301) 776-4488 |
scott@locul.com |
Technical Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
| Affiliated network | ||
| Nielsen DMA | Philadelphia | |
| Web Home Page Address |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 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: | 18.5 |
| 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 3) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Biz Kids .1 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays / 7:00 a.m. |
| 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. | Biz Kids is a weekly half-hour series focusing on financial literacy and entrepreneurship for teens, targeting 13 to 16-year olds. Using a mix of strong financial education tools, dynamic sketch comedy, and inspiring true stories of young entrepreneurs, Biz Kids provides important information for future success. Each episode features math, language arts, and social studies, as well as teaching teens about money and business. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 3) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna Animal Adventures .1 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays - Thursdays / 7:00 a.m. |
| 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. | In each episode of this live action program, the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 3) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Think Big .1 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays / 7:30 a.m. |
| 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 programs' content includes the importance of having a working knowledge of math, science, and physics. Think Big shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. It demonstrates real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that the physical sciences can be useful, challenging and fun. Each episode has an "invent off" challenge where teams must invent a machine designed to perform a specific task in a specific amount of time, promoting creative thinking and practical skills. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly TV .7 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 8:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dragonfly TV is a weekly half-hour science television series for children ages 13 to 16. The program 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. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Rescue .6 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 7:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal Rescue serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and information about various animals and their habitats. The programs also show real life in-the-field experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating, and helping various animals, as well as exhibiting good social responsibility and promotion of strong personal and community values. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (3 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing .7 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 9:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Missing is a weekly half-hour educational-informational series focusing on actual cases of missing persons. The series provides information and descriptions of missing children, including endangered runaways as well as victims of abductions. The show also presents peer-to-peer advice on safety in public places and in cyber space, including real world examples of how to avoid potentially dangerous situations. The program emphasizes taking active responsibility for personal safety and promotes situational awareness, presented in a calm and non-threatening manner suited for teenagers. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (4 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America .2 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 9:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Wild America is a half-hour documentary series targeted to children 13-16 years of age. The key educational objective of the program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American content, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series, emphasis is placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. Each episode of the series is specific to a particular animal. Topics range from basic food gathering, mating, natural enemies, relationships to other animals, and the interaction of the specific ecology on the survival of the species. Viewers of the program will achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific animal species. Viewers will better relate to the natural environment as it exists in North America and learn to protect its natural species. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (5 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | America's Heartland .6 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 7:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | America's Heartland is a weekly half-hour series featuring everyday Americans and their families, telling fascinating stories across America's heartland. From learning how to make maple syrup to riding with teenage ranchers, this series explores various ways of life, showcasing the diversity of how Americans live and work. It is a prominent offering of positive stories about American agriculture. America's Heartland has given hundreds of farm and ranch families across all 50 states the opportunity - in their own words - to share the diverse story of agriculture with consumers. Through the show's programming these agriculturalists have been able to emotionally connect urban and rural viewers alike. Their stories forged common ground to unite through values and needs - more than about just the essentials like food & shelter - but about our love for families and generations to come, an appreciation for the land, and caring for the environment. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (6 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly TV .2 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 8:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dragonfly TV is a weekly half-hour science television series for children ages 13 to 16. The program 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. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (7 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | America's Heartland (E/I) .3 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturdays / 10:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Americas Heartland is a weekly half-hour series featuring everyday Americans and their families, telling fascinating stories across Americas Heartland. From learning how to make maple syrup to riding with teenage ranchers, this series explores various ways of life, showcasing the diversity of how Americans live and work. It is a prominent offering of positive stories about American agriculture. Americas Heartland has given hundreds of farm and ranch families across all 50 states the opportunity in their own words to share the diverse story of agriculture with consumers. Through the programs, these agriculturalists have been able to emotionally connect urban and rural viewers alike. Their stories forged common ground to unite through values and needs more than about just the essentials like food and shelter but about our love for families and generations to come, an appreciation for the land, and caring for the environment. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (8 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dog Tales .6 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 8:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dog Tales serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including dog safety and care tips, as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. The show also provides informative segments on various dog breeds and showcases various veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (9 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Rescue .7 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 7:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal Rescue serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and information about various animals and their habitats. The programs also show real life in-the-field experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating, and helping various animals, as well as exhibiting good social responsibility and promotion of strong personal and community values. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (10 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mouse in the House (E/I) .3 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturdays / 9:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Serving the educational and informational needs of children 9-12 years of age with programs providing young viewers with educational experiences conducting scientific experiments which children can replicate. The program combines practical demonstrations of science and physics with useful information for building important life skills. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (11 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing .2 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 9:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Missing is a weekly half-hour educational-informational series focusing on actual cases of missing persons. The series provides information and descriptions of missing children, including endangered runaways as well as victims of abductions. The show also presents peer-to-peer advice on safety in public places and in cyber space, including real world examples of how to avoid potentially dangerous situations. The program emphasizes taking active responsibility for personal safety and promotes situational awareness, presented in a calm and non-threatening manner suited for teenagers. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (12 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | America's Heartland .7 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 7:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | America's Heartland is a weekly half-hour series featuring everyday Americans and their families, telling fascinating stories across America's heartland. From learning how to make maple syrup to riding with teenage ranchers, this series explores various ways of life, showcasing the diversity of how Americans live and work. It is a prominent offering of positive stories about American agriculture. America's Heartland has given hundreds of farm and ranch families across all 50 states the opportunity - in their own words - to share the diverse story of agriculture with consumers. Through the show's programming these agriculturalists have been able to emotionally connect urban and rural viewers alike. Their stories forged common ground to unite through values and needs - more than about just the essentials like food and shelter - but about our love for families and generations to come, an appreciation for the land, and caring for the environment. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (13 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dog Tales (E/I) .3 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturdays / 11:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dog Tales serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including dog safety and care tips, as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. The show also provides informative segments on various dog breeds and showcases various veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (14 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly TV .6 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 8:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dragonfly TV is a weekly half-hour science television series for children ages 13 to 16. The program 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. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (15 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Think Big .4 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 26 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Think Big's content includes the importance of having a working knowledge of math, science, and physics. Think Big shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. It demonstrates real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that the physical sciences can be useful, challenging and fun. Each episode has an "invent off" challenge where teams must invent a machine designed to perform a specific task in a specific amount of time, promoting creative thinking and practical skills. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (16 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | America's Heartland .2 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 7:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | America's Heartland is a weekly half-hour series featuring everyday Americans and their families, telling fascinating stories across America's heartland. From learning how to make maple syrup to riding with teenage ranchers, this series explores various ways of life, showcasing the diversity of how Americans live and work. It is a prominent offering of positive stories about American agriculture. America's Heartland has given hundreds of farm and ranch families across all 50 states the opportunity - in their own words - to share the diverse story of agriculture with consumers. Through the show's programming these agriculturalists have been able to emotionally connect urban and rural viewers alike. Their stories forged common ground to unite through values and needs - more than about just the essentials like food and shelter - but about our love for families and generations to come, an appreciation for the land, and caring for the environment. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (17 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 (E/I) .3 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturdays / 9:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Real Life 101 introduces children to real people doing real jobs. The show focuses on careers such as medicine, law, and veterinary services, as well as career counselors, mechanics, and animal trainers. Children learn about all kinds of careers from the well-known to the unfamiliar. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (18 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dog Tales .7 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 8:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dog Tales serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including dog safety and care tips, as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. The show also provides informative segments on various dog breeds and showcases various veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (19 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing .6 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Monday / 9:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Missing is a weekly half-hour educational-informational series focusing on actual cases of missing persons. The series provides information and descriptions of missing children, including endangered runaways as well as victims of abductions. The show also presents peer-to-peer advice on safety in public places and in cyber space, including real world examples of how to avoid potentially dangerous situations. The program emphasizes taking active responsibility for personal safety and promotes situational awareness, presented in a calm and non-threatening manner suited for teenagers. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
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| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (20 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Biz Kids .4 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 26 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Biz Kids is a weekly half-hour series focusing on financial literacy and entrepreneurship for teens, targeting 13 to 16-year olds. Using a mix of strong financial education tools, dynamic sketch comedy, and inspiring true stories of young entrepreneurs, Biz Kids provides important information for future success. Each episode features math, language arts, and social studies, as well as teaching teens about money and business. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
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| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (21 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon (E/I) .3 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturdays / 8:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon is a children's live action television series featuring actors, full-size characters in costume, and puppets. Each story follows Dudley, a life-size dragon who recently woke up from centuries of hibernation and his new 10-year old friends, Matt and Sally. The children guide Dudley around the modern world and the trio learns about environmentalism, friendship, and pro-social values. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
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| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (22 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dog Tales .2 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 8:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dog Tales serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including dog safety and care tips, as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. The show also provides informative segments on various dog breeds and showcases various veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
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| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (23 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures .4 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & 10:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 104 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In each episode of this live action program, the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
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| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (24 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Think Big (E/I) .3 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturdays / 10:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Think Big is an informational series which shows a working knowledge of math, science, and physics. The series shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles while combining skill and creativity. The series also demonstrates real-world applications for math, science, and engineering; proving that the physical sciences can be useful, challenging, and fun. Each episode presents an invent-off challenge where teams must invent a machine designed to perform a specific task in a limited amount of time, promoting creative thinking and practical skills. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (25 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Rescue .2 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 7:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal Rescue serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and information about various animals and their habitats. The programs also show real life in-the-field experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating, and helping various animals, as well as exhibiting good social responsibility and promotion of strong personal and community values. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (26 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America .7 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 9:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Wild America is a half-hour documentary series targeted to children 13-16 years of age. The key educational objective of the program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American content, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series, emphasis is placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. Each episode of the series is specific to a particular animal. Topics range from basic food gathering, mating, natural enemies, relationships to other animals, and the interaction of the specific ecology on the survival of the species. Viewers of the program will achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific animal species. Viewers will better relate to the natural environment as it exists in North America and learn to protect its natural species. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (27 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mustard Pancakes (E/I) .3 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturdays / 8:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Mustard Pancakes features the lovable and talented Courtney Campbell and her family of fun-loving friends. Each episode mirrors a slice of everyday life from problems to celebrations and everything in between. Courtney lives her cat, Mr. D., her three dogs, Oogieberry Ink Dog, Tiny Tina Ten Toes, and Mo. Courtney lives in a warm, friendly, and inviting home. A cozy place where all children feel comfortable hanging out, singing songs, and hearing stories. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (28 of 28) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America .6 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Mondays / 9:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Wild America is a half-hour documentary series targeted to children 13-16 years of age. The key educational objective of the program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American content, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series, emphasis is placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. Each episode of the series is specific to a particular animal. Topics range from basic food gathering, mating, natural enemies, relationships to other animals, and the interaction of the specific ecology on the survival of the species. Viewers of the program will achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific animal species. Viewers will better relate to the natural environment as it exists in North America and learn to protect its natural species. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
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| 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 | Natasha Jenkins |
| Address | 207 Bogden Boulevard - Suite A |
| City | Millville |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08332 |
| Telephone Number | (877) 928-8902 |
| Email Address | natashajenkins@wacp.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 3) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Think Big .1 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays / 7:30 a.m. |
| 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 programs' content includes the importance of having a working knowledge of math, science, and physics. Think Big shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. It demonstrates real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that the physical sciences can be useful, challenging and fun. Each episode has an "invent off" challenge where teams must invent a machine designed to perform a specific task in a specific amount of time, promoting creative thinking and practical skills. |
| Other Matters (2 of 3) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Biz Kids .1 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays / 7:00 a.m. |
| 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. | Biz Kids is a weekly half-hour series focusing on financial literacy and entrepreneurship for teens, targeting 13 to 16-year olds. Using a mix of strong financial education tools, dynamic sketch comedy, and inspiring true stories of young entrepreneurs, Biz Kids provides important information for future success. Each episode features math, language arts, and social studies, as well as teaching teens about money and business. |
| Other Matters (3 of 3) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna Animal Adventures .1 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays - Thursdays / 7:00 a.m. |
| 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. | In each episode of this live action program, the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
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. |
Natasha Jenkins Authorized Representative 10/09/2018 |
