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Air Campaign Warning Viewers Of FCC Actions
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Key Points:
- ABC is airing spots urging viewers to oppose the FCC’s investigation into The View and its demand for early renewal of ABC-owned stations' broadcast licenses, framing the FCC’s actions as a threat to free speech.
- The FCC probe targets The View after it featured a Democratic Senate candidate, challenging the show's exemption from equal time rules that require broadcasters to offer equal airtime to political candidates.
- ABC argues the FCC’s move is unprecedented and contradicts past rulings that classify The View as a bona fide news program exempt from equal time requirements.
- The FCC spokesperson accused Disney of spreading misinformation about the law, while ABC claims it was forced to petition for a ruling on The View’s status.
- The FCC has also opened public comment on early license renewals for eight major ABC stations, with ABC encouraging viewers to support the network’s local commitments amid what it calls politically motivated FCC actions.
