Equal Time doesn't cover news, although you sort of nod to it. That is, a major candidate would get more face time than, say, Ron Paul. If WVIA or someone gave time for a discussion, then I think the equal time provisions would kick in.
Anybody have ideas as to how the candidates would do a pledge push for WVIA?
Ron Paul: "Call the number on your screen to keep the government from spending public money for just one network."
Hillary: "Support public television and support the only candidate with an active uterus."
Barack: "Make this race matter, but not a matter of race -- and send your green to this public television station."
McCain: "I missed five years of television and they said I didn't miss anything. Pledge to this station so I can see all those doo-wop shows."