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20. Does this mean the FCC is bringing back the Fairness Doctrine?

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 06:29 PM

4 hrs ago

You know, the one Ronald Reagan eliminated in the 80s?

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Late-night and daytime talk shows must offer equal time for candidate interviews, FCC says [View all] BumRushDaShow 13 hrs ago OP

Fox too? Ferrets are Cool 13 hrs ago #1

They wont have to claim it. Fox admitted it. They are "entertainment". Ferrets are Cool 13 hrs ago #6

Not Fox News, MarineCombatEngineer 11 hrs ago #13

But only for certain people? SSJVegeta 13 hrs ago #2

Chipping away at the freedoms................... Lovie777 13 hrs ago #3

Agree, but i would change one word bluestarone 9 hrs ago #16

This would be enforced sanewashing muriel_volestrangler 13 hrs ago #4

OK, so EuterpeThelo 13 hrs ago #7

This could be fun azureblue 13 hrs ago #8

Fox is cable, FCC regulates broadcast stations. nt SunSeeker 10 hrs ago #15

Does this mean.... YepYep 13 hrs ago #9

Equal time and the Fairness Doctrine murielm99 12 hrs ago #10

Could candidate refuse to appear TexasBushwhacker 11 hrs ago #12

Bring it! intheflow 10 hrs ago #14

I thought that the fairness doctrine was abolished? cstanleytech 7 hrs ago #18

Under Saint Ronnie...correct? Bengus81 7 hrs ago #19

Does this mean the FCC is bringing back the Fairness Doctrine? Laffy Kat 4 hrs ago #20

Considering Colbert has nothing to lose, okay. Sign them up. flvegan 3 hrs ago #21

Bring it! mcar 3 hrs ago #22