Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) might investigate if the TV show "The View" should still be seen as a "bona fide news" program. This would affect if the show is exempt from equal broadcasting time rules for political candidates. The discussion follows the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show for controversial comments.
Key Facts
- Brendan Carr is the chair of the FCC.
- Carr suggested that "The View" might be reviewed to see if it qualifies as a "bona fide news" program.
- "Bona fide news" status affects a show's exemption from the FCC's equal time rule.
- The equal time rule requires broadcasters to offer equal broadcast time to political candidates.
- Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended by ABC after comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- Brendan Carr's comments were made in a podcast with Scott Jennings.
- The discussion connects to recent incidents involving political content on television.
- Kamala Harris visited "The View" studio in October 2024.
