Both the NAB and FCC have been pushing Apple on making the iPhone work with FM radio during natural disasters and emergencies, although Apple says it’s not even possible with newer iPhones. The NAB isn’t backing down from its position, however, and it’s using the now discontinued iPod nano (and Tim Cook’s hometown) to bolster its argument.

The NAB cited Apple supporting FM radio on the iPod nano and even building a live pause feature in the app.

The group is also using Cook’s southern roots as reason for supporting FM radio on iPhones:

Source: 9to5mac