The Charlie Kirk Show Stephen Colbert's FCC Hoax and Virginia's Democrat Power Grab
Feb 20, 2026
Brendan Carr, Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission and regulator of broadcast rules, debunks what he calls the Colbert hoax and explains the equal-time doctrine. He unpacks FCC rules, enforcement probes like the one into The View, and how broadcasters handle bona fide news exceptions. Short, sharp, and provocative conversations about media rules and political theater.
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Virginia Power Grab After Commission Vote
- Virginia Democrats moved quickly to reclaim redistricting power from a nonpartisan commission after winning control.
- The proposed maps would shift a 6-5 delegation to roughly 10-1, out of line with recent statewide vote shares.
Timing Undermined Voter Choice
- Democrats advanced the amendment after early voting had started, preventing voters from weighing it in candidate choices.
- A trial court found the process violated the Virginia Constitution, but the state Supreme Court delayed decision until after the referendum.
Use Legal Challenges To Halt Illicit Moves
- Challenge suspect referendum language and procedural shortcuts in court to preserve constitutional rules.
- Monitor the Virginia Supreme Court's handling and pursue follow-up appeals if trial outcomes favor challengers.