NAB President Curtis LeGeyt opened the 2025 NAB State Leadership Conference by championing local broadcasters’ role in uniting communities amid digital division. “You are trusted in a sea of social media and cable news misinformation. You are local,” he said, emphasizing their power against tech-driven polarization. LeGeyt pushed for FCC ownership rule modernization, arguing, “Broadcasters are not continuing to compete with one arm tied behind our backs.” He also celebrated bipartisan support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, crediting broadcasters’ advocacy for its congressional momentum. Encouraging attendees to leverage their grassroots influence, he declared, “You are our competitive advantage. You have a presence in every congressional district.” LeGeyt urged continued advocacy, stressing that prioritizing industry issues leads to legislative victories. Confident in broadcasters’ ability to shape policy, he concluded, “When you prioritize [issues affecting radio and TV], we win. And this year I’m confident that we can do it again.”