Problem
Explore the socio-economic, political, technological and cultural conditions that explain the rise of commercial radio and TV broadcasting in the U.S. Watch the documentary "Empire of the Air" and, give out essay (eight hundred words) discussing:
I. Three economic, political, regulatory or technological factors that explain the rise of radio broadcasting as a commercial enterprise in the U.S. (identify only three!), and
II. Provide a relevant conclusion on what you learn through this documentary about the development of radio technology as a mass media in the 20th century: what was intriguing and illuminating about this case study for you? What is the main takeaway or idea you learned?