Check Official Complaint Records — Check Official Complaint Records

When a song causes public controversy, listeners may file formal complaints or send feedback directly to the station. Federal regulations require broadcast stations to maintain a local public inspection file containing letters and emails from the public, as well as materials relating to FCC investigations or complaints.

Members of the public can inspect these files to see if a station received written protests regarding a specific broadcast. Reviewing these records can help verify whether public complaints played a role in a station's decision to adjust its programming.