{"id":2568068,"date":"2026-02-09T18:15:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T23:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fcc-investigates-the-view-after-democratic-candidate-interview\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T18:17:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T23:17:39","slug":"fcc-investigates-the-view-after-democratic-candidate-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fcc-investigates-the-view-after-democratic-candidate-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"FCC investigates The View after Democratic candidate interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffcc-investigates-the-view-after-democratic-candidate-interview%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2568068&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Federal Communications Commission is probing ABC&#8217;s The View after a february interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico,as part of a broader crackdown on political equal-time rules. The FCC notes there is no evidence that the show would qualify for a bona fide news exemption if the interview were partisan, and it is evaluating whether the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/va-asks-scotus-if-it-can-take-noncitizens-off-the-voter-rolls\/\" title=\"VA Asks SCOTUS If It Can Take Noncitizens Off The Voter Rolls\">program complied<\/a> with the Communications Act of 1934. Talarico\u2019s appearance discussed his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pro-trump-religious-groups-begin-turning-up-heat-on-gop-to-take-action-on-marjorie-taylor-greene\/\" title=\"Pro-Trump, Religious Groups Begin Turning Up Heat On GOP To Take Action On Marjorie Taylor Greene\">primary race<\/a> against Jasmine Crockett and his stance on fighting \u201cagainst Christian nationalism,\u201d with the article also noting another interview on the show with Gov. Andy Beshear. The piece situates the probe within the FCC\u2019s current scrutiny of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fcc-issues-new-guidance-on-equal-political-time-exemptions\/\" title=\"FCC issues new guidance on equal political time ...s\">equal-time exemptions<\/a> and the agency\u2019s efforts to enforce access to legally qualified candidates.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">FCC investigates The View after Democratic candidate interview on equal time policy<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2497454\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/federal-communications-commission\/\">Federal Communications Commission<\/a> is probing ABC Network&rsquo;s <em>The View<\/em> after a recent interview it conducted with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico,&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/media\/fcc-launching-probe-abcs-the-view-amid-crackdown-equal-time-candidates\">according to<\/a> Fox News.<\/p>\n<p>Talarico, a Texas state representative, appeared on <em>The View<\/em> on Feb. 2, where he spoke about <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheView\/status\/2018413808801182159?s=20\">his primary race<\/a> against Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jasmine-crockett\/\">Jasmine Crockett<\/a> (D-TX) and his desire to continue <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheView\/status\/2018425534905249912?s=20\">fighting &ldquo;against Christian nationalism&rdquo; in the Senate<\/a>. His appearance on the show is what prompted the FCC&rsquo;s inquiry, as the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/4428583\/fcc-warns-talk-shows-about-political-equal-time-exemptions\/\">agency announced last month <\/a>that it is cracking down on its &ldquo;statutory equal opportunities requirement.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/4451648\/why-nfl-does-not-care-bad-bunny-maga-backlash\/\">Why the NFL doesn&#8217;t care about Bad Bunny MAGA backlash<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4451657\/mike-lawler-endorses-saritha-komatireddy-new-york-attorney-general\/\">Mike Lawler backs conservative challenger to Letitia James in New York attorney general race<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4451746\/savannah-guthrie-we-need-your-help-ransom-deadline\/\">Savannah Guthrie says &#8216;we need your help&#8217; as purported ransom deadline nears<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/4428583\/fcc-warns-talk-shows-about-political-equal-time-exemptions\/\">The FCC cited the Communications Act of 1934<\/a> in this crackdown, which <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >includes broadcast stations giving equal access<\/a> to &ldquo;legally qualified candidates for office,&rdquo; regardless of political affiliation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The FCC states in its public notice that it hasn&rsquo;t been presented with any evidence that an interview portion by any late-night or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-view-under-fcc-investigation-over-interview-with-texas-dem\/\" title=\"&#039;The ...&#039; Under FCC Investigation Over ... with Texas Dem\">daytime television talk show program<\/a> would qualify for its &ldquo;bona fide news exemption.&rdquo; It added that a program that is &ldquo;motivated by partisan purposes&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.fcc.gov\/public\/attachments\/DA-26-68A1.pdf\">wouldn&rsquo;t be entitled to an exemption<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Besides Talarico, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheView\/status\/2020939664883085384?s=20\"><em>The View<\/em> also spoke with Gov. Andy Beshear<\/a> (D-KY) on Monday.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4451293\/ghislaine-maxwell-clemency-trump-clinton-innocent\/\"><strong>GHISLANE MAXWELL HINTS SHE&rsquo;D HELP CLINTON AND TRUMP IN EXCHANGE FOR CLEMENCY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Talarico is vying to win the Texas Senate race against Crockett, who recently received <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4443414\/colin-allred-jasmine-crockett-james-talarico-mediocre-black-man\/\">the backing of former Texas Democratic Rep. Colin Allred<\/a>. Should Talarico win, he will face the Republican nominee, who will either be incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, or Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX).<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> contacted the FCC for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FCC probes The View over equal-time interview<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2568069,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26031846320011-e1770674898260.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[73419,16609,73415,73418,70923],"class_list":["post-2568068","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-broadcast-ethics","tag-fcc","tag-media-regulation-2","tag-political-interview-2","tag-the-view-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26031846320011-e1770674898260.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2568068","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2568068"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2568068\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2568072,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2568068\/revisions\/2568072"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2568069"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2568068"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2568068"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2568068"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}