Today's Poll Question: Should the FCC Enforce “Equal Time”? The Colbert Controversy Explained

Today's Poll Question: Should the FCC Enforce “Equal Time”? The Colbert Controversy Explained

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should licensed broadcast radio and television stations have to give equal time to competing political candidates?" A Stephen Colbert interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico has reignited debate over the FCC’s nearly century-old equal time rule. After CBS lawyers raised concerns about triggering the regulation, Colbert cried foul — and the controversy exploded online. Michael breaks down what the rule actually says, how it differs from the Fairness Doctrine, and whether “spectrum scarcity” still justifies government oversight in today’s media landscape. Is this selective enforcement, political pressure, or simply the law being applied? And in an era of unlimited media choices, should balanced coverage be the government’s job — or ours? Listen here, then vote, and please rate, review, and share this podcast! 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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Today's Poll: Since He's Rich, Should Jeff Bezos Be Expected to Save The Washington Post?

Today's Poll: Since He's Rich, Should Jeff Bezos Be Expected to Save The Washington Post?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should Jeff Bezos be held to a higher standard of financial commitment to the Washington Post because of his personal wealth?" After the Washington Post annou...

6 Helmi 13min

Scott Galloway Warns of a “Slow Burn Into Fascism” — and Says THIS is the Only Fix

Scott Galloway Warns of a “Slow Burn Into Fascism” — and Says THIS is the Only Fix

Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author and NYU Professor Scott Galloway joins Michael for a wide-ranging and provocative conversation about power, politics, and protest. Galloway explains why he beli...

5 Helmi 23min

Today's Poll: Is Boycotting Big Tech an Effective Way to Protest ICE Policies?

Today's Poll: Is Boycotting Big Tech an Effective Way to Protest ICE Policies?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Are major tech companies an appropriate target for those protesting ICE policies?" Michael examines a growing protest strategy urged by NYU Professor Scott Ga...

5 Helmi 14min

Blue Wave Incoming? Halperin on Why Republicans Are in Real Trouble

Blue Wave Incoming? Halperin on Why Republicans Are in Real Trouble

2WAY's Mark Halperin is here for a wide-ranging conversation on power, accountability, and the future of American politics. He and Michael examine why Republicans are putting the Clintons front and ce...

4 Helmi 29min

Today's Poll: Did Philly’s DA Go Too Far Calling ICE “Wannabe Nazis”?

Today's Poll: Did Philly’s DA Go Too Far Calling ICE “Wannabe Nazis”?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Who's right: Philly DA Larry Krasner who called ICE 'wannabe Nazis,' or Gov. Josh Shapiro who said that comment was 'abhorrent'?" Michael looks at the explosi...

4 Helmi 14min

AI Is Quietly Rewriting Medicine—and Most Patients Have No Idea

AI Is Quietly Rewriting Medicine—and Most Patients Have No Idea

Artificial intelligence is already transforming healthcare—often in ways patients don’t even realize. Listen as Michael sits down with Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli, physician, lawyer, and co-CEO of Cooper U...

3 Helmi 41min

Should SNAP Benefits Pay for Soda and Candy?

Should SNAP Benefits Pay for Soda and Candy?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should states ban the use of food assistance benefits for purchasing candy and soda? A growing number of states are reconsidering what SNAP benefits should — a...

3 Helmi 14min

92% of Detentions Aren’t Criminals: Who Is ICE Really Arresting?

92% of Detentions Aren’t Criminals: Who Is ICE Really Arresting?

Are ICE arrests really targeting dangerous criminals — or is the reality far more complicated? Michael is joined by Dr. Austin Kocher, professor at Syracuse University and one of the leading analysts ...

2 Helmi 35min

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