FCC Probes The View for Equal Time Rule Violation

0:00On April 28th, FCC chair Britton Carr just updated us on the probe into the view for possibly breaking the equal time rule. Back in February, he flagged their interview with James Tallerico, a Democratic Texas Senate candidate, saying broadcasts must offer equal airtime to. Opponents if requested. On Tuesday, April 28th, Carr told the Katie Miller podcast they've raised serious questions with ABC and asked the view to file a petition at the FCC for clarification on the rules. Network insiders say, the view host politicians from both sides all the time, just like they've done for years. Late night hosts like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kemmel hit back hard, citing a 2006 FCC decision that led shows like the tonight show, Skip, equal time for candidates. Here this year in January, Carr reminded daytime and late night programs of their equal opportunity duties. Kemmel slammed it as a free speech attack, calling out attempts to reinterpret old rules.

1:02The ball is now in the views court with that petition, so we'll watch how the FCC responds. Meanwhile, the show keeps rolling weekdays at 11 a.m. Eastern on ABC. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today. I'm Corey with The Story.