Policy on Broadcasting Standards

CHSR FM will not broadcast any material that tends or is likely to subject an individuals, group, or class of individuals, to hatred or contempt on basis of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, or sexual orientation. (Material of this nature may only be broadcast within the explicit context of discussing the issue itself, and when its use is necessary for the listening public’s understanding of the issue.)

CHSR FM acknowledges its responsibility to air opposing viewpoints in accordance with balanced programming, but only when such viewpoints are articulated in a logical and reasonable manner, and when its use is necessary for the listening public’s understanding of that issue.

CHSR FM will not broadcast any material where its sole purpose is to promote the policies of a political party without equal airtime for all other parties.

CHSR FM will not accept paid political announcements from any political party.

CHSR FM will not broadcast any material of a religious nature where it is not presented in relation to its current or historical influence on a particular culture or philosophy.

CHSR FM will not accept advertising or sponsorships from organizations or individuals whom the station believes are dealing with the public in a discriminatory manner or are not acting in the public interest.

CHSR FM will and encourage whenever possible the participation of women, visible minorities and the disenfranchised in the programming and management of CHSR FM.