Clear Channel Communications Advises Caution on Song Playlists After 9/11
Following the 9/11 attacks, Clear Channel Communications issued an internal memo to its radio stations, suggesting they avoid playing certain songs that could be perceived as insensitive during the period of national mourning. The list was not a formal ban but served as guidance to help stations navigate the delicate emotional landscape. Songs with themes of planes, falling, or destruction were included, such as Alanis Morissette's 'Ironic,' while others, like the Rolling Stones' 'Ruby Tuesday,' were less directly related. This advisory was part of a broader effort to ensure that media content was appropriate and respectful in the wake of the tragedy. 
