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

FCC Puts Liberal Late-Night Shows on Notice Over Unequal Airtime

FCC Puts Liberal Late-Night Shows on Notice Over Unequal Airtime Alaina Lopez Fri, 01/23/2026 - 14:41 Media Hit Date Fri, 01/23/2026 - 09:45 Hit End Time Fri, 01/23/2026 - 09:46 Media Type Online/Print Hit Type Mention Outlet Townhall Author/Host Amy Curtis Department NewsBusters MRC Employee Curtis Houck Media Hit Link https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2026/01/23/fcc-warns-late-night-shows-… Major Hit Off Topic The FCC ha…

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 TV hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert criticized FCC Chair Brendan Carr for the FCC's new guidance on “equal time” rules for political candidates

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FCC Chairman Carr, Democratic Rep. Matsui Spar on Social Media over TV Equal Time Guidance

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