ABC is urging its audience to take a stand against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which it claims wants to control who can appear on The View.

In a commercial that started airing yesterday, ABC implores viewers to voice their concerns about FCC’s call for public comment. The network asserts that the show has been covering issues important to its audience for nearly three decades and now faces potential equal-time rule compliance.

For decades, entertainment talk shows like The View have enjoyed exemptions from the equal-time rule due to their news-like segments. However, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s recent actions suggest a shift in policy, particularly against The View, which aired an interview with a Democratic candidate for Senate.

Carr has issued warnings and opened a proceeding that could require The View to comply with the equal-time rule, something he hasn’t done for other predominantly conservative talk radio shows. This move highlights a potential bias in FCC oversight under Carr’s leadership, who has been critical of networks not aligned with President Trump.

The deadline for public comments is July 6, and you can submit your views through the provided FCC link. Whether this battle will shape media landscape remains to be seen but one thing is clear: viewers have a role in deciding what constitutes news.