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Coverage of the equal-time broadcasting rule.

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ReportingFeb 18, 2026Read →

Colbert Hits Back at CBS, Calls Network Statement on Talarico Interview ‘Crap’

The battle between Stephen Colbert continued Tuesday night after CBS pulled Colbert’s interview with Texas state representative James Talarico (D). Talarico was supposed to be on “The Late Show”Monday, but the airing…

ReportingJan 22, 2026Read →

Late-night, Daytime Hosts Need to Show Both Sides, Carr Says

Late-night and daytime shows need to show audiences views from both sides of the political spectrum. That’s according to Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr, who issued regulatory guidance directing…

ReportingNov 21, 2024Read →

Harris’ Appearance on ‘SNL’ Days Before Election Sparks Complaints to FCC

Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on “Saturday Night Live” weeks ago, but the repercussions of her cameo are still reverberating. And it pretty much boils down to the “equal time” rule, which affords opposing…

ReportingNov 4, 2024Read →

NBC Airs Trump Message in Wake of Harris ‘SNL’ Uproar

NBC appeared to scramble to make equal time for former President Donald Trump following Vice President Kamala Harris’ appearance on “Saturday Night Live” (“SNL”). A video message was aired by the network during a NASCAR…

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