Political Candidates On Your Show? What the FCC's"Equal Time" notice said

Описание: If you host interviews, run a podcast, or publish commentary on YouTube—and you’ve ever thought about bringing a political candidate onto your show—this video is for you.

The FCC recently signaled increased scrutiny around candidate appearances on talk programs, warning broadcasters that some interviews may no longer qualify for automatic “news” exemptions. While this guidance applies directly to broadcast radio and television, it raises important questions for podcasters, YouTubers, and independent creators who cover politics or host candidates.

In this channel bonus, you’ll learn:

• What the FCC actually said—and what changed
• Why equal-time rules apply to broadcasters but not podcasts or YouTube
• Where creators can still get into legal trouble
• How campaign finance law, disclosures, and platform rules affect creators
• Best practices for hosting political guests without creating legal exposure

This is not about silencing political speech.
It’s about understanding where editorial freedom ends and regulated political activity begins—especially when money, promotion, or coordination is involved.

If your content influences opinions, elections, or public trust, you need to treat it like the professional media business it already is.

This video breaks down the real risks—and how to stay on the right side of them.