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5. The "equal time" rule is a statutory requirement that is completely separate from the fairness doctrine

Reply to MayReasonRule (Reply #4)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 10:27 AM

Nov 5

It was unaffected by the FCC repeal of the agency's fairness doctrine.

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.

NBC gave Trump "equal time" because the law requires them to do so.

If you are curious, here is more information:
https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/political_programming_fact_sheet.pdf

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Equal time? I haven't heard about that since the Reagan administration catrose Nov 5 #1

As a long time communications attorney, I hear about it every two years. onenote Nov 5 #2

Hmmm... I Thought Reagan Killed The FTC Equal Time Rule Entirely... MayReasonRule Nov 5 #4

The "equal time" rule is a statutory requirement that is completely separate from the fairness doctrine onenote Nov 5 #5

Right On Y'all!! I Appreciate The Clarification!!! MayReasonRule Nov 5 #10

SERIOUSLY????? When in the FUCKING HELL has the corporate, reichwing-owned niyad Nov 5 #3

Probably every day of the campaign. onenote Nov 5 #6

You know, some of us have very good memories. And we remember the 2016 niyad Nov 5 #8

Which has nothing to do with the equal time rule which expressly does not apply to news programming. onenote Nov 5 #9

Trump is on tee vee every fricking day. Where's Harris' equal time? live love laugh Nov 5 #7

The equal time rule does not apply to news programming or interviews. onenote Nov 5 #13

What about Tim Walz appearance on Colbert last night? SpankMe Nov 5 #11

No, because the equal time rules don't apply to late night interview/talk shows. onenote Nov 5 #12

thanks for educating everyone in this thread! OrwellwasRight Nov 5 #14