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

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 06:29 PM

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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 Yesterday OP

Fox too? Ferrets are Cool Yesterday #1

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

Not Fox News, MarineCombatEngineer Yesterday #13

But only for certain people? SSJVegeta Yesterday #2

Chipping away at the freedoms................... Lovie777 Yesterday #3

Agree, but i would change one word bluestarone Yesterday #16

This would be enforced sanewashing muriel_volestrangler Yesterday #4

OK, so EuterpeThelo Yesterday #7

This could be fun azureblue Yesterday #8

Fox is cable, FCC regulates broadcast stations. nt SunSeeker Yesterday #15

Does this mean.... YepYep Yesterday #9

Equal time and the Fairness Doctrine murielm99 Yesterday #10

Could candidate refuse to appear TexasBushwhacker Yesterday #12

Bring it! intheflow Yesterday #14

I thought that the fairness doctrine was abolished? cstanleytech Yesterday #18

Under Saint Ronnie...correct? Bengus81 Yesterday #19

Does this mean the FCC is bringing back the Fairness Doctrine? Laffy Kat Yesterday #20

Considering Colbert has nothing to lose, okay. Sign them up. flvegan Yesterday #21

Bring it! mcar Yesterday #22