# Equal Time Rule on The No Agenda Show Equal Time Rule comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to August 2020. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** April 2008 – August 2020 - **Related topics:** [Fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Fairness Doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fairness-doctrine.md), [Saturday Night Live](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saturday-night-live.md), [Clear Channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), [Consolidation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consolidation.md), [Eva Longoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eva-longoria.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [Nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Network Equal Time Rules and Convention Production - **Episode:** [1270: Twindemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1270-twindemic.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-23 - **Time:** 2:22:51–2:26:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1270-twindemic/chapter/network-equal-time-rules-and-convention-production.md Broadcast networks are reportedly limiting convention coverage to two hours to avoid triggering equal time requirements for the Republican convention. Despite the involvement of Hollywood talent like Kerry Washington and Eva Longoria, the virtual production is described as lifeless and overly scripted. Keywords: [equal time rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equal-time-rule.md), broadcast networks, [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), kerry washington, [eva longoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eva-longoria.md) ### Equal Time Rule vs Fairness Doctrine - **Episode:** [1065: Flux Capacitator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1065-flux-capacitator.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-02 - **Time:** 1:38:45–1:45:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1065-flux-capacitator/chapter/equal-time-rule-vs-fairness-doctrine.md The "Equal Time Rule" is often confused with the Fairness Doctrine, but it specifically applies to legally qualified political candidates during elections. Established by the Radio Act of 1927, the rule exempts news programming, documentaries, and political debates. The hosts discuss how these regulations are frequently mischaracterized by media historians and "esteemed scholars." Keywords: [equal time rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equal-time-rule.md), [fairness doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fairness-doctrine.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [political debates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-debates.md), radio act of 1927 ### NBC Equal Time Rule, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton - **Episode:** [773: All Juice & No Seeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/773-all-juice-no-seeds.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-12 - **Time:** 41:01–41:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/773-all-juice-no-seeds/chapter/nbc-equal-time-rule-donald-trump-and-hillary-clinton.md A report on NBC's compliance with the "equal time rule" following Donald Trump's appearance on Saturday Night Live. Other candidates are entitled to approximately 12 minutes of airtime. The hosts note that a similar offer was made after Hillary Clinton's cameo, though few candidates took advantage of it. They predict Bernie Sanders will soon appear on the show alongside Larry David. Keywords: [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [equal time rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equal-time-rule.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [saturday night live](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saturday-night-live.md) ### Donald Trump, Saturday Night Live Ratings and Equal Time - **Episode:** [772: Grim Math](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-09 - **Time:** 34:04–37:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math/chapter/donald-trump-saturday-night-live-ratings-and-equal-time.md Donald Trump's appearance on Saturday Night Live earned a 6.6 Nielsen rating, attracting approximately 9 million viewers. The hosts discuss the FCC's Equal Time Rule, clarifying that it applies to entertainment programming rather than news. They contrast this with the defunct Fairness Doctrine, which previously required balanced viewpoints on all broadcast matters. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [saturday night live](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saturday-night-live.md), [nielsen ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nielsen-ratings.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [equal time rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equal-time-rule.md) ### Clear Channel, Radio Consolidation and The Fairness Doctrine - **Episode:** [25: Grapes the Size of Little Oranges](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/25-grapes-the-size-of-little-oranges.md) - **Published:** 2008-04-05 - **Time:** 59:05–1:01:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/25-grapes-the-size-of-little-oranges/chapter/clear-channel-radio-consolidation-and-the-fairness-doctrine.md The hosts discuss the financial struggles of Clear Channel and the impact of radio consolidation on the industry. They trace the rise of political talk radio to the 1987 elimination of the Fairness Doctrine, which previously required broadcasters to provide balanced airtime for opposing viewpoints. Keywords: [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), [radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio.md), [fairness doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fairness-doctrine.md), [rush limbaugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rush-limbaugh.md), [consolidation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consolidation.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [equal time rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equal-time-rule.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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