Republicans virtually shut out of Dem-dominated talk shows as FCC aims to reform network bias

The liberal talk shows on the three broadcast networks will have to curb their behaviors in the wake of a new crackdown by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The FCC announced last week it is providing guidance to ABC, CBS and NBC to adhere to the "statutory equal opportunities requirement," citing the Communications Act of 1934, "including their airing of late night and daytime talk shows."

"Under section 315, if a broadcast station permits any legally qualified candidate for public office to use its facilities...