How an FCC ‘equal time’ letter to ABC pressured CBS into intervening with Colbert

CNN·Feb 18

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An FCC letter regarding equal time rules appears to have prompted action from CBS and ABC. The letter, which was sent to ABC, reportedly led to CBS intervening with Stephen Colbert's show, including spiking a planned interview. The situation involves the FCC investigating potential equal time rule violations by ABC's "The View", although the specifics and outcomes are not clear.

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