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FCC's 'Equal Time' Rule Under Scrutiny Amid Colbert-CBS Conflict
The FCC's 'equal time' rule, which mandates equal broadcast opportunities for political candidates, is being examined in the context of a conflict involving Stephen Colbert and CBS.
18 Feb, 17:01 — 18 Feb, 22:27
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ReutersVery High49d ago
Trump official says US did not censor Colbert interview but is probing ABC's 'The View' - Reuters
Trump official says US did not censor Colbert interview but is probing ABC's 'The View' Reuters
Read full article →Al JazeeraMostly Factual49d ago
FCC reject claims of censorship, announces probe into US show The View
Federal Communications Commission faces backlash after comedian Stephen Colbert blamed its rules for scuttled interview.
Read full article →The WeekMostly Factual49d ago
How the FCC’s ‘equal time’ rule works
The law is at the heart of the Colbert-CBS conflict
By Joel Mathis, The Week US
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First report: Reuters · 18 Feb, 17:01|Full coverage: 3 · 5h|Window: 5h
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