Archive · 19 Sep 2025
FCC's Carr Questions 'The View' Exemption on Equal Time Rule
Imagine a TV show where people talk about the news, called 'The View.'
The government has a rule: if a show invites a politician, they must also invite their rivals to be fair.
However, real news shows are usually excused from this rule.
The head of the FCC, a government agency, is wondering if 'The View' should really be excused.
He thinks it might not be a real news show and therefore might need to follow the rule.
If this happens, it could also change how other talk shows are treated.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is scrutinizing ABC's content, specifically 'The View.'
Carr questioned if 'The View' qualifies for an exemption to the equal time rule.
The equal time rule requires equal airtime for political candidates.
News programs and interviews are typically exempt from the equal time rule.
If 'The View' loses its exemption, talk shows generally might face legal challenges.
- Who
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
- What
- Questioning if 'The View' qualifies for the 'bona fide news program' exemption from the equal time rule.
- When
- Thursday, after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension
- Where
- On Scott Jennings' podcast
- Why
- Carr is scrutinizing ABC's content and challenging the exemption of talk shows under the equal time rule.
- Main Subject
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
- Topic
- Equal Opportunity Rule and 'The View'
- Rule
- Broadcasters featuring political candidates must give equal time to rivals.
- Exemptions
- News programs and interviews are generally exempt.
- Carr's Stance
- Questions if 'The View' qualifies for exemption.