What is the 'equal time' rule that Colbert says led CBS to pull his Talarico interview?
Summary
Stephen Colbert's interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was not aired by CBS due to concerns it might violate the "equal time" rule, a regulation that requires networks to give equal airtime to political candidates if requested. CBS provided the interview on YouTube instead to avoid the need to give airtime to other candidates.Key Facts
- Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico was pulled by CBS over legal concerns.
- The issue relates to the "equal time" rule, which requires equal airtime for political candidates.
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates these rules for broadcast stations.
- CBS feared airing the interview might obligate them to offer airtime to other candidates.
- The interview was made available on YouTube to avoid equal-time obligations.
- The equal-time rule is part of the Communications Act of 1934, governing media coverage of political candidates.
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