FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended his targeting of daytime and late night TV shows that feature political candidates, yet acknowledged that the agency's equal time rule applies to radio as well. Last week, the FCC's Media Bureau issued new guidance on the equal time rule, which requires the broadcasters who feature qualified political candidates on [...]
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FCC Chairman Says "Fake News" Won't Qualify For Equal Time Rule Exemption; Democratic Commissioner Decries "Chilling Effect" On Content
January 29, 2026
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