The F.C.C. is using the “equal time” provision to take aim at hosts like Stephen Colbert. The impact could reshape how talk shows handle politics.
Category: Federal Communications Commission
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Trump Administration Uses ‘Equal Time’ Rule to Reshape Late-Night TV
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Colbert Slams Trump Administration After CBS Pulls Talarico Interview
The New York Times – Business:Stephen Colbert said he had to drop an interview with James Talarico from his Monday broadcast because of new F.C.C. guidance that targeted political interviews on late-night shows.
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Five Fronts in Trump’s Culture War
In the first year of his second term, President Trump has made sweeping efforts to influence the arts and media in America.
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FCC Targets Colbert and Kimmel in New Crackdown on Late-Night TV
The F.C.C. said it planned to enforce long-dormant rules on appearances by political candidates on network talk shows.
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How to Watch Jimmy Kimmel’s Return Tonight if Your ABC Station Isn’t Airing It
The show is coming back after backlash from comments Mr. Kimmel made on air last week. But not everyone will be able to view the episode live.
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How to Watch ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ if Your Station Isn’t Airing the Show
The show is coming back after backlash from comments Mr. Kimmel made on air last week. But not everyone will be able to view the episode live.
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What to Expect on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Jimmy Kimmel will break his silence on Tuesday night on the controversy that temporarily sidelined his late-night show.
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What Will Jimmy Kimmel Say Tonight?
The return of the late-night host’s show raises questions about how the Trump administration, TV affiliate owners and viewers might react.
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‘The View’ Hosts Criticize Trump Administration Over Kimmel
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has suggested that the daytime talk show should could also come under government scrutiny.
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Why the Media Industry Is Bracing for More Blowback
Jimmy Kimmel remains off the air. But President Trump, the chair of the F.C.C. and local TV companies are likely to keep up pressure on broadcasters.