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Comedian Sherri Shepherd's syndicated talk show "Sherri" will end after its fourth season, according to producer Debmar-Mercury. The decision comes amid changes in the daytime television landscape, just as "The Kelly Clarkson Show" announced its own conclusion.
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The Federal Communications Commission issued guidance on January 21, 2026, stating that late-night and daytime television talk shows may not qualify for exemptions from the equal time rule when featuring political interviews. This could require broadcasters to provide equal airtime to opposing candidates. The move has drawn criticism from Democratic commissioner Anna Gomez as an attempt to censor speech.