"Their approach is what a former FCC chairman has called 'regulatory capitalism,' the practice of using regulation to block or slow down innovation."

Altogether the FCC chairman, six members from each broadcasting industry and the five non-industry members make up a total of 24 participants.

McNinch resigned as FCC chairman on July 25, 1939, due to ill health.

As the FCC chairman, Burch advocated for more and better programs for younger audiences.

No talk from a former FCC chairman would be complete without a few jabs at his former agency, and here Hundt did not disappoint.

As FCC chairman, Mr. Kennard promoted the benefits of technology worldwide.

During his tenure as FCC chairman, Sikes supported deregulation and promoted the establishment of a technical standard for high-definition television.

Components of the executive office of the president participate as observers to the executive committee, and the FCC chairman participates as a liaison.

Finally, one audience member couldn't resist asking the question on a thousand techies' minds: Who will be the next FCC chairman if Obama wins next week?

Michael Powell - politician (former FCC Chairman)