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BumRushDaShow

(143,063 posts)
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 09:40 AM Nov 4

NBC airs video message from Trump in apparent bid to provide equal time after Harris SNL appearance

Source: The Hill

11/03/24 10:46 PM ET


NBC News aired a short video message from former President Trump on Sunday evening in an effort to provide the leading presidential candidates with equal air time after Vice President Harris made an appearance on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL).

The network was broadcasting a NASCAR playoff race but toward the end of its broadcast, Trump looked into the camera and addressed the crowd in a recorded message.

The Hill has reached out to NBC News for more information, but the Hollywood Reporter noted that Trump said a Harris presidency would cause a “depression” and he encouraged people to vote.

A source familiar with the matter told the outlet that the appearance was related to providing Trump with equal time. The outlet noted that it was not clear if the Trump campaign requested the slot or if it was provided by NBC.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/media/4969297-nbc-airs-video-message-trump-harris-snl/

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NBC airs video message from Trump in apparent bid to provide equal time after Harris SNL appearance (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Nov 4 OP
He probably has the majority of the NASCAR audience voting for him anyway. Dennis Donovan Nov 4 #1
Just now watching this. On topic. luvallpeeps Nov 4 #2
The SNL Sketch went viral the trump 2 minutes people might fast forward or go to pee. I don't think it will be as mucifer Nov 4 #3
Trump hosted SNL as a candidate in 2015 Envirogal Nov 4 #4
It was a consideration then. But it was only primary season. See linked article from 2015. onenote Nov 4 #10
They and the rest of the media have been gifting trump free air time for eight years PSPS Nov 4 #5
B-b-b-but he says they are "not funny anymore' and a terrible show. louis-t Nov 4 #6
He is entitled to the same amount of time. Not necessarily time on the same show. onenote Nov 4 #9
He would use it whining about how bad he's being treated. louis-t Nov 4 #11
Do you have a problem with his wasting the time he is entitled to? onenote Nov 4 #12
Does Kamala Harris get "equal time" on Fox News? FakeNoose Nov 4 #13
The equal time rule does not apply to news programming or interviews. And it doesn't apply to cable channels. onenote Nov 4 #14
Thanks! SomewhereInTheMiddle Nov 5 #19
NBC is in the bag for pedo Trump Farmer-Rick Nov 4 #7
NBC is complying with a federal law. onenote Nov 4 #8
James Austin Johnson should count toward air time. twodogsbarking Nov 4 #15
The Fairness Doctrine is back? 4catsmom Nov 4 #16
The equal time rule is entirely separate from the fairness doctrine and hasn't been repealed. See post #14. onenote Nov 4 #18
Whiner whines and whines tazcat Nov 4 #17

Dennis Donovan

(26,418 posts)
1. He probably has the majority of the NASCAR audience voting for him anyway.
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 09:47 AM
Nov 4

I'm not saying ALL NASCAR but a majority of fans, likely. So, an ad to your base isn't going to win you new votes.

mucifer

(24,875 posts)
3. The SNL Sketch went viral the trump 2 minutes people might fast forward or go to pee. I don't think it will be as
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 09:58 AM
Nov 4

interesting as a comedy sketch.

We were all curious about what Harris would do and say in comedy.

Envirogal

(175 posts)
4. Trump hosted SNL as a candidate in 2015
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 10:25 AM
Nov 4

Where was the “equal time” consideration then???

I cannot wait to have this obnoxious hypocritical projecting whiny ass bitch out of our lives once and for all.

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louis-t

(23,736 posts)
6. B-b-b-but he says they are "not funny anymore' and a terrible show.
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 10:46 AM
Nov 4

Why would he want to be on that show???? Because he's a whiny-ass crybaby.

onenote

(44,729 posts)
9. He is entitled to the same amount of time. Not necessarily time on the same show.
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 11:46 AM
Nov 4

He can use that time however he wants.

I'm an attorney who has worked at the FCC and practiced communications law for over four decades.

louis-t

(23,736 posts)
11. He would use it whining about how bad he's being treated.
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 12:09 PM
Nov 4

Talking about his bad hair day. About boats and sharks and shooting people he doesn't like. What's the use?

onenote

(44,729 posts)
12. Do you have a problem with his wasting the time he is entitled to?
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 12:30 PM
Nov 4

Not sure what the point you're trying to make.

FakeNoose

(35,826 posts)
13. Does Kamala Harris get "equal time" on Fox News?
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 01:27 PM
Nov 4

Chump gets at least a couple call-in interviews per week, whether he's running as a candidate or not. What has Fox News ever done for Kamala, or for any Democrats?

NBC should have told him that Saturday Night Live is not news, it's entertainment. He gets way more "free time" on their news broadcast than any Democrat, even Joe Biden. Chump's demand for "equal time" on NBC is just ludicrous. I can't believe they gave in to him.

I can't wait until this election is over and we're finally done with him.

onenote

(44,729 posts)
14. The equal time rule does not apply to news programming or interviews. And it doesn't apply to cable channels.
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 02:06 PM
Nov 4

It is intended primarily to ensure that an equal amount of reasonably priced advertising time is made available to competing candidates. It also applies to "free" appearances.

In fact, the reason it applied to SNL is because SNL is not a news program

NBC gave him the time because the law requires them to do so. So not "ludicrous." If you don't like the law, take it up with your elected member of Congresss since it is a statutory requirement. Although don't expect to get much headway since it has very broad Democratic party support.

Here is more information if you'd like to learn more about the "equal time" -- really "equal opportunities" rule: https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/political_programming_fact_sheet.pdf

19. Thanks!
Tue Nov 5, 2024, 03:54 AM
Nov 5

Thanks for educating the ignorant - in this case I am talking about myself.

We talked a bit about these policies in my journalism classes way back in the last century. But I have forgotten a lot, and a lot may have changed. It is helpful getting cogent reminders from experts in the field.

As others have pointed out Trump was preaching to the choir with a NASCAR audience, just as Harris was with the SNL audience. They may not have changed any minds, but they may have encouraged some of their supporters to vote.

Farmer-Rick

(11,471 posts)
7. NBC is in the bag for pedo Trump
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 10:51 AM
Nov 4

They are owned by Comcast....the worst rated company next to out right fraudsters. Comcast is owned by a bunch of investment management companies. Who needs investment management the most? Yes, the filthy-rich.

All these companies owning companies, owning companies (if corporations were people this would be considered slavery.) is a way of hiding ownership and avoiding responsibility and accountability.

The people who put their money into these irresponsible corporations want to keep their tax give aways, their subsidies and free loans they don't pay back.

So they give Trump free publicity. Harris had to do something for the exposure she got from SNL. She had to do the skit and make jokes. She had to be a genuine nice person. All Trump did was bloviate.

This is an illegal campaign contribution if Trump doesn't report this as a contribution to the FEC.

This is reverse fascism. Corporations controlling the US government by interfering in elections to get more fascism.

onenote

(44,729 posts)
8. NBC is complying with a federal law.
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 11:44 AM
Nov 4

It isn't an illegal contribution. It is required by 47 USC 315.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/315

I can always count on there being DUers who don't know anything about FCC rules and election laws but think they do.

tazcat

(33 posts)
17. Whiner whines and whines
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 06:26 PM
Nov 4

Have been DONE w/msnbc except Lawrence, Capehart & Katie Phang. Too many republicons and wtf Jen Psaki?

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