[grc] Storytelling copyright guidelines

[kenya lewis]

Interesting. I think:

You’d need permission or for the material to be in the public domain, (published prior to 1923)

You may be able to argue it is educational but ethically that is made more gray b.c you are using someone else’s work for your station’s benefit with none to the content creators

I’m doing some tests for work, so here is the answer from Chat GPT:

Under FCC rules, non-commercial educational (NCE) broadcast stations are generally subject to the same copyright laws as commercial broadcast stations. Therefore, reading a published short story on a non-commercial broadcast radio station without permission from the copyright holder could still be considered a copyright violation.

However, there are some exceptions under the law that may apply to NCE stations. For example, Section 110 of the Copyright Act allows for certain performances and displays of copyrighted works in the context of face-to-face teaching activities at non-profit educational institutions. Additionally, the fair use doctrine may allow for certain limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

If you are considering reading a published short story on a non-commercial broadcast radio station, it's best to consult with legal counsel to determine the specific copyright implications and any exceptions that may apply.






> On Mar 3, 2023, at 7:28 AM, Katherine Stathis via grc <grc at maillist.peak.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi! We're seeking clear copyright guidelines surrounding the narration of
> short stories, and if there are limitations for broadcasting, streaming, or
> posting archived shows online. We're a bit confused on what's allowed and
> what's not, and we have a storyteller radio host in suspense. Any help is
> appreciated!
> 
> Thank you,
> Kate
> 
> Kate Stathis
> WAYO 104.3FM <https://wayofm.org/>
> Rochester, NY
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