From National Journal's TechDailyDose:

Former Sen. Gordon Smith, R-Ore., who was tapped last week to become the new head of the National Association of Broadcasters spoke to reporters on Wednesday for the first time since being named to the post. His conversation with the press, which followed an appearance at NAB's Radio Show in Philadelphia, included a bit of perspective on legislation that would impose new fees on AM and FM stations. NAB has been lobbying hard against the bill, which broadcasters say could do great harm. The music industry has argued paying a royalty is only fair since other platforms already pay performers for the songs they play. Click here to read more of Andrew Noyes's story.

TVNewsCheck also covers Smith's chat with the press and includes more detail about Smith's bio, how he'll be handling the two-year ban on lobbying by former senators, and how much he is getting paid to represent the broadcasters -- more than $800,000. Click here to read the story.