After getting Jimmy Kimmel suspended, FCC chair threatens ABC's The View
10 hours ago
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- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is targeting ABC's The View and NBC's late-night hosts Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon for potential violations of the Equal Opportunities Rule.
- Carr discussed the FCC's Equal Opportunities Rule, which requires broadcasters to provide equal airtime to opposing political candidates if one is featured.
- The FCC has historically exempted 'bona fide news' programs from this rule, but Carr questions whether shows like The View and late-night programs qualify for this exemption.
- Carr suggested the FCC should review whether these shows still qualify as 'bona fide news' and thus remain exempt from the Equal Opportunities Rule.
- The Equal Opportunities Rule applies to licensed radio and TV broadcast stations, requiring them to offer comparable airtime to opposing candidates upon request.