Via friend and commenter JeffS:
Disney has filed a petition with the FCC asking the agency to declare that The View is exempt from the statutory equal opportunities requirements that would otherwise apply to broadcast shows.
— Brendan Carr (@BrendanCarrFCC) May 22, 2026
Disney argues that The View qualifies as “bona fide news” under the law, comparing… pic.twitter.com/xyxhvNk3rb
Of course, when you think about it, is there that much difference between The View and, say, MS Now? Except for the fat and ugly factor, of course.
Seems a reach, but whadda I know, huh?
ReplyDeleteThey do inform their viewers of which lies or idiocies our fine betters are going to be OUTRAGED! over next.
ReplyDeleteSo that's sorta news.
That fat&ugly factor ain't much in making a difference.
ReplyDeleteBut it's all they've got.
In case you want to comment, but can't locate the URL for the FCC site (it's buried in the document), here it is:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/search-filings/filing/10522087167981
As Bill Clinton might say "It depends on how you define news."
ReplyDeleteAnd does that definition have the word 'fake' in it?