Why Stephen Colbert is right about the ‘equal time’ rule, despite warnings from the FCC
The ‘equal time’ rule has been around for a century and aims to promote broadcasters’ editorial independence and free expression – an idea that is now under threat from the FCC.
February 22, 2026
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