From this comes this exchange from today:

BILL PRESS: Yeah, I mean look: [conservative radio hosts] have a right to say that. They’ve got a right to express that. But, they should not be the only voices heard. So, is it time to bring back the Fairness Doctrine?

SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW (D-MI): I think it’s absolutely time to pass a standard. Now, whether it’s called the Fairness Standard, whether it’s called something else – I absolutely think it’s time to be bringing accountability to the airwaves. I mean, our new president has talked rightly about accountability and transparency. You know, that we all have to step up and be responsible. And, I think in this case, there needs to be some accountability and standards put in place.

BILL PRESS: Can we count on you to push for some hearings in the United States Senate this year, to bring these owners in and hold them accountable?

SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW (D-MI): I have already had some discussions with colleagues and, you know, I feel like that’s gonna happen. Yep.

Note that Stabenow's husband is in the radio business, including being a former Air America Radio executive.

Note also that it's counter-productive to say, "the Democrats want to bring back the Fairness Doctrine." Anyone who does that will play right into the hands of Obama's supporters: they'll point out that Obama is on record as opposing the FD.

The correct way for opponents to phrase that is something like: "the FD, or the FD with a new name, or something that would have the same impact as the FD but would use different tactics." Those opponents should take the time to hack-proof things to avoid problems.

UPDATE: Stabenow's husband Tom Athans seems to have dropped off the radar after the incident linked above, and it isn't clear what he's doing now. He might even still be with AAR, although there's nothing on their site that I could find to indicate that.