The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a probe into ABC's long-running talk show, The View, asking the public if it should be considered a 'bona fide news interview program'. This move comes as part of Chairman Brendan Carr’s campaign to challenge broadcasters he deems unfavourable.

According to the FCC Media Bureau, this inquiry is driven by Mr Carr's desire to enforce the equal-time rule — which mandates equal airtime for opposing political candidates in non-news programming. The probe invites comments on whether The View's content is based on newsworthiness or an attempt to support specific candidates.

This isn't the first time Chairman Carr has targeted ABC, with previous actions including threats to revoke licenses over allegations of news distortion and a review due to concerns about diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. The FCC's scrutiny may lead to significant changes for The View and other television shows.

This development raises questions about the definition of news in modern media, as well as the role of regulators in determining content standards.