Has The FCC's Media Regulation Outlived Its Purpose? Colbert's 'Equal Time' Flap, Explained

Has The FCC's Media Regulation Outlived Its Purpose? Colbert's 'Equal Time' Flap, Explained

Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled his interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico over concerns about the FCC’s “Equal Time Rule.” So what exactly is that rule — and why is it suddenly back in the headlines? Michael speaks with Associated Press national politics reporter Meg Kinnard to break down the difference between the Equal Time Rule and the long-defunct Fairness Doctrine — and why the FCC under Chairman Brendan Carr appears to be taking a fresh look at enforcement. Does the Equal Time Rule apply to late-night comedy shows? Why could Colbert air the interview on YouTube but not on broadcast television? And if this rule is enforced, what does it mean for terrestrial radio talk show hosts like Sean Hannity and others? After his conversation with Kinnard, Michael has a lively conversation with the audience about free speech, fairness, media silos, and whether the marketplace — not Washington — should decide. Original air date 19 February 2026. Like what you're hearing? Please rate, review, and share this podcast, and to hear more, listen to The Michael Smerconish Program on SiriusXM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Protester or Agitator? The Video That Complicates the Alex Pretti Case

Protester or Agitator? The Video That Complicates the Alex Pretti Case

Today at Smerconish.com, Michael asks you: Was your opinion about Alex Pretti altered by video showing him protesting just 11 days before he was killed? Listen in as Michael examines what the footage ...

30 Tammi 10min

Rahm Emanuel: “Washington Needs a Power Wash”

Rahm Emanuel: “Washington Needs a Power Wash”

Rahm Emanuel joins Michael for a wide-ranging conversation on ethics, aging leadership, and the future of American politics. The former congressman, Chicago mayor, White House chief of staff, and U.S....

29 Tammi 26min

75 and Out? The Growing Case for Age Limits in Government

75 and Out? The Growing Case for Age Limits in Government

Should there be a mandatory retirement age of 75 for the president, cabinet officials, members of Congress, and federal judges? Inspired by comments from former congressman, White House chief of staf...

29 Tammi 11min

“I’ve Lost Friends on Both Sides”: Halperin & Smerconish on Political Tribalism

“I’ve Lost Friends on Both Sides”: Halperin & Smerconish on Political Tribalism

Michael Smerconish is joined by political journalist Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about the growing cost of refusing to take sides in today’s polarized America. Fr...

28 Tammi 28min

Should Guns Be Allowed at Protests?

Should Guns Be Allowed at Protests?

Michael unpacks today’s poll question: "Should it be unlawful to conceal carry at a demonstration?" In the wake of the fatal Minneapolis shooting this past weekend, he examines gun laws at protests, S...

28 Tammi 16min

Reasonable Fear or Excessive Force? A Deep Dive Into the Alex Pretti Shooting

Reasonable Fear or Excessive Force? A Deep Dive Into the Alex Pretti Shooting

Michael takes a careful look at the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, pushing past slogans and snap judgments to examine what the law actually requires. Analyzing video evidence, use-of-force standards, ...

27 Tammi 25min

Should Big Tech Pay for the Damage to Kids’ Mental Health?

Should Big Tech Pay for the Damage to Kids’ Mental Health?

What happens when social media design meets the courtroom? As a landmark trial begins in Los Angeles, Michael breaks down the case that could hold Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube legally resp...

27 Tammi 15min

If the 2024 Election Happened Again Tomorrow, Would Trump Still Win?

If the 2024 Election Happened Again Tomorrow, Would Trump Still Win?

What if the 2024 presidential election were rerun today? Michael revisits a familiar—but newly relevant—poll question, weighing Kamala Harris’s post-election momentum against Donald Trump’s declining ...

26 Tammi 12min

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