FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly is now directly sending his payola questions to the major labels. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is doubling down on its payola probe. In September of 2019, FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly sent a letter to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which represents the big three major labels, requesting additional … Continue reading RIAA Brushes Off the U.S. Government, U.S. Government Intensifies Its Radio Payola Probe