The federal “Equal Time” law was passed in the 1930’s, and said radio had to give equal time to all candidates for office. Over the years the courts have whittled it down, so that now it has no effect except to apply to candidates who have a regularly-scheduled radio or television show. If they run for office, their employer must give equal time to all their opponents. So, invariably, individuals who have regularly-scheduled radio or television host jobs are told by their employers that their show must be suspended during their candidacy.

Green Party candidate Joseph DeMare has a regularly-scheduled radio show, so, as this article explains, he had to choose between continuing the show, or running for Bowling Green, Ohio city council. He chose to keep his job, and gave up his candidacy.