Regulatory Capture in Action: FCC Targets ABC's The View

This case exemplifies how regulatory agencies can be weaponized for political purposes, undermining the independence that has protected broadcasters from partisan pressure. The FCC's selective enforcement of the equal-time rule signals a dangerous precedent where traditional safeguards for fair broadcasting become tools for silencing media voices that displease political leaders. Such regulatory capture threatens not just media companies, but the broader principle of impartial journalism essential to democratic discourse.