Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr is raising the possibility that ABC’s daytime talk show “The View” could face scrutiny under federal broadcasting rules.
Speaking on Scott Jennings’ podcast, Carr questioned whether the program still qualifies as a bona fide news show, which would exempt it from the FCC’s equal time requirements for political candidates.
Carr explained that while some programs, such as late-night talk shows, are generally considered bona fide news, daytime programs blending commentary with entertainment may not automatically meet that standard.
“You could potentially make the case that it’s a news program, but I’m not certain,” he said, noting that reviewing such shows is a “worthwhile” effort to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.
The FCC’s equal time rule mandates that broadcast license holders provide balanced access to political candidates, though bona fide news programs, news interviews and documentaries are exempt.
Carr emphasized that his interest is in evaluating whether programs like “The View” still qualify for that exemption given their mix of interviews, discussion and entertainment.
The remarks follow Carr’s recent criticism of ABC after the network suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show.
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