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> bans political ads on TV / print / etc,

Power is a zero sum game. Banning adverts and paid media strengthens the influence of organic media like journalists, social media and podcasters.

In the US context, that might've strengthened the Trump campaign's position relative to Harris - given the higher follower counts and podcast views.

> grants every candidate equal visibility as specific times and places.

The UK does something like this with free ad segments on linear TV at election times for major parties. However, the effectiveness has decreased with falling TV viewership.