Entertainment industry lobbyists are trying to torpedo a bipartisan bill intended to protect AM radio, a key component of America’s public safety infrastructure and a traditional strongpoint for conservatives free of big tech censorship.
Ford announced Tuesday it has reversed plans to cut AM radios from most of its new vehicles starting in 2024, with car, truck and SUV owners all benefitting from the decision. The manufacturer will also restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023.
In response to a growing trend among car manufacturers to exclude traditional AM radio from their vehicles, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers has proposed legislation that would require automakers to retain the ability for drivers to tune in to the airwaves dominated by conservative talk radio.
