FCC warns late-night and daytime talk shows about political equal-time exemptions
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released new guidance concerning the application of the political equal opportunities statute. This guidance specifically warns television programming, including late-night and daytime talk shows, that they may not automatically qualify for exemptions when hosting certain political figures.
Section 315 of the Communications Act of 1934 mandates that broadcasters provide equal time access to candidates from different political parties seeking the same office. An established exemption to this equal-time requirement occurs when a politician's appearance qualifies as "bona fide" news, differentiating it from entertainment programming. The FCC's clarification addresses the content categorization for such appearances.
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