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Republican senator's TV interview passes muster with FCC's Carr even though Democratic candidate's does not
Talarico’s interview became the contrasting example in the FCC’s explanation of equal-time rules.
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Senator Ted Cruz’s ESPN appearance did not trigger equal-time rules, while the agency had warned ABC about James Talarico’s interview with Jimmy Kimmel.
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Senator whose ESPN appearance was judged by the FCC not to trigger equal-time rules
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Democratic Senate candidate whose interview with Jimmy Kimmel prompted an FCC warning to ABC
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