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I think the FCC is just enforcing the rule that you have to give equal time to all candidates. The late night talk shows used to get around this policy by usin
by jimmydddd 8mo ago
I think the FCC is just enforcing the rule that you have to give equal time to all candidates. The late night talk shows used to get around this policy by using the exception given to news agencies. The FCC is just saying that the late night talk shows aren't really "news" shows. Probably should have been doing this the whole time. They also noted that it would not be a problem on cable or internet broadcasts. Not saying it's not politically motivated though.
- amanaplanacanal 8mo agoExcept that they haven't said that. They said they were "thinking"about it. They evidently also don't apply this rule to talk radio, which is overwhelmingly conservative. Talk about putting your thumb on the scale.
- jimmydddd 8mo agoAgreed. Although I could see making a case that a radio talk radio show might better satisfy a news format than an entertainment show.