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 FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr sparks controversy by threatening to revoke NBC's broadcast license over a recent Saturday Night Live episode featuring Kamala Harris. The issue stems from the FCC's equal time rule, which requires broadcasters to provide comparable airtime for opposing candidates. While Carr argues that NBC failed to comply with this rule, critics claim his actions are an attempt to intimidate and censor the media.

Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/4/24287708/nbc-snl-kamala-harris-equal-time-rule-fcc-brendan-carr-speech-police