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onenote

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7. No, because the equal opportunities rule only applies to broadcast

Reply to JohnnyRingo (Reply #6)

Sat May 23, 2026, 09:57 AM

10 hrs ago

It would take an act of Congress to extend it to cable programming and, in any event, it would be struck down as unconstitutional. In fact, there is a reasonably strong possibility that if a challenge to the existing broadcast rule was brought, the current SCOTUS would strike it down.

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FCC seeking public comment amid battle with 'The View' [View all] BumRushDaShow 16 hrs ago OP

Unfortunately I have to say no as it opens up a door best left closed. cstanleytech 14 hrs ago #1

You want to require them to give equal time to MAGA? sinkingfeeling 12 hrs ago #3

No, I would rather not open the door to the various nationwide local news stations ask for exceptions. cstanleytech 11 hrs ago #5

The View should be exempt as should all interview shows. sinkingfeeling 12 hrs ago #2

Infotainment sucks. Make the outlets choose. OC375 11 hrs ago #4

Maybe next they'll go after "The Five" with Greg Gutfield. JohnnyRingo 11 hrs ago #6

No, because the equal opportunities rule only applies to broadcast onenote 10 hrs ago #7