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 Question: Should the U.S. Use Military Force to Open the Strait of Hormuz?

Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. Use Military Force to Open the Strait of Hormuz?

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Michael tackles the rapidly evolving Iran crisis with two expert voices offering sharply different lenses. First, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis explains why Iran’s push ...

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Today's Poll Question: Is the 2-week ceasefire a prelude to peace in Iran?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is the two week ceasefire a prelude to a lasting peace? Michael Smerconish examines the fragile and confusing pause between the U.S. and Iran, unpacking confli...

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Former National Security Advisor John Bolton joins Michael to break down the escalating U.S.–Iran crisis as President Trump issues a dramatic ultimatum. Will the U.S. strike Iranian infrastructure—and...

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Today's Poll Question: Should College Athletes Be Paid?

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When a U.S. F-15 is shot down deep inside Iran, what follows is a high-risk, high-stakes rescue mission that showcases the full power—and complexity—of the American military. Michael is joined by Lt. ...

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Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. bomb Iran's power plants and bridges?

Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. bomb Iran's power plants and bridges?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should the U.S. target Iran's power generating facilities and bridges if they help support its war machine? As tensions escalate and a presidential deadline lo...

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Michael sits down with Dr. Brian Rosenwald, author of "Talk Radio’s America", to break down the rapidly evolving world of conservative media. Rosenwald—whose work was once praised by Rush Limbaugh him...

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