The Fairness Doctrine originated in 1949 with the intention to require broadcasters to give equal time to opposing opinions and stances. It required TV and radio stations holding FCC-issued broadcast licenses to “devote some of their programming to controversial issues of public importance and allow the airing of opposing views on those issues. “ However, it was repealed in the 1980’s during the Reagan era. Some people believe that the repeal of the Fairness Doctrine allowed for the rise of conservative talk radio, Fox News, and inevitably the problem of misinformation that is happening now. Others believe it should be brought back. In this episode, Drew and Alex wade through all the myths and realities of the Fairness Doctrine. Both feel that it wouldn’t fix the problems because it was truly used during a different time. They also talk about alternative solutions to dealing with the age of misinformation.