FCC Signals Shift on “Equal Time” Rules for Talk Shows Ahead of 2026 Elections

Jan 22nd 2026 6:17pm EST

The Federal Communications Commission has issued new guidance warning television broadcasters that daytime and late-night talk shows may no longer automatically qualify for exemptions from federal “equal time” requirements when featuring political candidates—marking a potentially significant shift in how election-season media appearances are regulated. In a public statement posted Wednesday, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said […]

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