February 20, 2026
FCC Says Talk Shows Aren't News, Can't Skip Equal Time Rule
Timothy Birdnow
The FCC has declared talk shows are not news and thus do not qualify for the news exemption to equal time regulations.
That means guys like Kimmel and Colbert can no longer bring on candidates without giving equal time to their rivals.
Not sure how I feel about this but it is satisfying to see that these clowns can't keep their one-sided attacks going. Of course this could just as easily be used against our side. If, say, Sean Hannity has Ted Cruz on his radio show he will have to give his opponent equal time. Hannity would be willing to do that, of course, but you can see how this can be used to stifle our own efforts.
But it's still nice to stick it to 'em.
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The problem there is that there aren't many lefties who have the balls to go on a right-wing talk show such as Hannity or Glenn Beck and expose themselves, knowing that they will get the short end of the stick. They will not be able to get away with calling their host "racist" because Hannity and Co. don't fall for that old line.
Posted by: Dana Mathewson at February 21, 2026 12:48 AM (ja9sb)
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I think the ruling itself is idiotic. Where is the basis for it in the constitution? Or in any federal law, for that matter?
Posted by: bill H. at February 21, 2026 09:15 AM (FRG6e)
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Absolutely true Dana. They don't HAVE to though, because the whole media is carrying their water for them.
I agree Bill. There is no Constitutional principle involved here and I don't like that aspecct of it. WeDO have a First Amendment after all.
I agree Bill. There is no Constitutional principle involved here and I don't like that aspecct of it. WeDO have a First Amendment after all.
Posted by: Timothy Birdnow at February 21, 2026 11:57 AM (oflqW)
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