FCC chair's call for 'equal time' could have chilling effect on TV and radio

A little-used FCC rule could make a comeback if commission Chair Brendan Carr has his way.

Late-night and daytime talk shows must offer equal time for candidate interviews, FCC says

Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez said the guidance contrasts with the FCC's long-standing view that such programs are entitled to editorial discretion based on newsworthiness, not political favoritism.

FCC to crack down on liberal late night shows, 'The View' not giving equal airtime to GOP guests

The FCC announced it will enforce its "equal opportunities requirement" for politicians who appear on network shows like "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and "The View."

FCC takes aim at 'The View,' 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in fight over 'equal time' rules for politicians

FCC appears to be taking a dim view of whether late-night and daytime TV talk shows that interview politicians deserve an exemption from the 'equal time' rules

FCC says TV talk shows must offer equal time to political candidates

The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.

Trump FCC threatens to enforce equal-time rule on late-night talk shows

The Federal Communications Commission today issued a warning to late-night and daytime talk shows, saying these shows may no longer qualify for an exemption to the FCC’s equal-time rule. Because the FCC is chaired by vocal Trump supporter Brendan Carr,

FCC warns late-night, daytime TV to give both parties equal time

The Trump administration’s guidance will put new pressure on daytime and late-night TV hosts, and renew free expression concerns from Democrats.

Jimmy Kimmel Says FCC Is 'Coming for Us Again' as Brendan Carr Issues Demands for Late-Night Hosts and “The View”

"It's his latest attack on free speech and it's a joke," Kimmel said during his Thursday, Jan. 22 monologue