Jimmy Kimmel Says FCC's Equal Time Crackdown Is Another Trump Administration Effort "To Squash Anyone Who Doesn't Support Them"

Jimmy Kimmel responded to the FCC’s announcement this week that talk shows like his may be on the hook to offer equal time to political candidates, calling it Chairman Brendan Carr’s “sneaky little way of keeping viewpoints that aren’t his off the air.

FCC chair's call for 'equal time' could have chilling effect on TV and radio

A little-used FCC rule could make a comeback if commission Chair Brendan Carr has his way.

Jimmy Kimmel says FCC is 'coming for us again' as Brendan Carr issues demands for late-night hosts and 'The View'

"It's his latest attack on free speech and it's a joke," Kimmel said during his Thursday, Jan. 22 monologue
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Jimmy Kimmel Interviews Trump’s ‘Badly Bruised Right Hand’ in Skit Mocking FCC Warning

The skit came after the FCC instructed networks to offer political candidates equal time on their shows, warning against shows “motivated by partisan purposes.”

FCC takes aim at 'The View,' 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in fight over 'equal time' rules for politicians

FCC appears to be taking a dim view of whether late-night and daytime TV talk shows that interview politicians deserve an exemption from the 'equal time' rules

Late-night and daytime talk shows must offer equal time for candidate interviews, FCC says

Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez said the guidance contrasts with the FCC's long-standing view that such programs are entitled to editorial discretion based on newsworthiness, not political favoritism.

FCC to crack down on liberal late night shows, 'The View' not giving equal airtime to GOP guests

The FCC announced it will enforce its "equal opportunities requirement" for politicians who appear on network shows like "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and "The View."