Trump FCC's equal-time crackdown doesn't apply equally—or at all—to talk radio

The article discusses the unequal enforcement of the equal-time rule by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the leadership of Chairman Brendan Carr. The equal-time rule requires broadcasters to provide equal airtime to political candidates. The article argues that the FCC has cracked down on equal-time violations on television, but has largely ignored similar violations in talk radio. It cites examples where the FCC has penalized television stations for failing to provide equal airtime, while taking no action against talk radio hosts who have promoted specific political candidates. The article suggests that this unequal enforcement may be due to the FCC's perceived political bias, favoring conservative talk radio hosts. It also raises concerns about the potential impact on the fairness and integrity of the political process. Overall, the article highlights the FCC's inconsistent application of the equal-time rule, which it argues undermines the principle of equal access to the airwaves for political candidates.