If you've tuned in to KADN since 11:59 PM Friday night, you know our local Fox affiliate is off air and for all we know, may not return.

That means no American Idol, no X - Files, no Simpsons, and many other beloved shows. That's just Fox, though, as we've also lost access to two NBC affiliates, meaning no Jimmy Fallon, SNL, or The Voice.

What's the story? Here it is in a nutshell:

  • The channels disappeared because of the price Nexstar, which owns the affiliates, wants Cox to pay to include the channels in their basic cable package.
  • Nexstar told The Advocate that it's 'asking Cox to pay us at market rate,' which is the same rate Nexstar asked other cable and satellite companies to pay last December.
  • Cox refuses to pay the rate, which it says is higher than what is has been paying previously, and accuses Nexstar of using the higher rates to pay for Nexstar's planned acquisition of Media General. This acquisition would cost Nexstar a whopping $4.6 billion.

It's nearly impossible for you and me, the average Joe and Jane who are just customers and not industry insiders, to really know the truth. The only thing we need to know is, we are the ones being hurt by this situation. We've lost access to shows we enjoy watching, but also, local news and programming.

Some say the solution involves 'cutting the cord' and getting an HD antenna. Others are happy to wait things out. We want to know what YOU think on our Facebook page.

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