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FCC Reportedly Opens Probe Into ABC’s The View Over Equal‑Time Rule

The reported inquiry follows new FCC guidance narrowing the news exemption for talk‑show interviews under Section 315.

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Signage is seen at the headquarters of the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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Overview

  • Fox News Digital reported that an FCC source said Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico’s Monday appearance on The View prompted the investigation.
  • The source said Disney did not file an equal‑time notice for that segment, which the FCC could read as ABC treating the program as bona fide news exempt from the rule.
  • Section 315 requires broadcast stations that provide airtime to a legally qualified candidate to extend equal opportunities to other candidates for the same office, according to the FCC’s recent statement.
  • FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has defended stepped‑up enforcement and has pointed to late‑night shows hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert as areas of particular interest.
  • NewsBusters reported that The View gave Talarico about 9 minutes and 47 seconds, while rival Rep. Jasmine Crockett received roughly 17 minutes across three segments before the new guidance was issued.