Colbert accuses CBS of blocking Talarico interview over equal-time concerns
TL;DR
Stephen Colbert accused CBS of blocking his interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico, calling the network’s denial “crap.” CBS says legal guidance indicated the broadcast could trigger FCC equal-time rules and offered alternatives. Colbert rejected the explanation, arguing the network should resist political pressure and noting long-standing exceptions for talk-show interviews, while the controversy unfolds as Talarico runs in the Texas Democratic Senate primary.
- 'Crap': Stephen Colbert blasts CBS for denying it blocked James Talarico interview from air CNBC
- Colbert dismisses CBS statement on Talarico interview: ‘I’m just so surprised’ The Hill
- Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC’s threats CNN
- Colbert accuses Trump administration of censorship after CBS pulls interview The Guardian
- What to know about the "equal time" rule at heart of Colbert, CBS fight Axios
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