What is ‘equal time’ rule at center of Colbert, CBS fight?
The Hill
by Dominick MastrangeloFebruary 18, 2026
A recent spat between CBS Late Show host Stephen Colbert and lawyers for the network’s parent company has refocused attention on the Federal Communication Commission‘s longstanding “equal time” rule. The rule, which dictates that candidates for public office receive equal time to promote themselves and their agendas on public airwaves, was the basis for a…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/18/2026