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politics27 days ago•6 min saved

FCC Chief: Broadcast Licenses Aren't Property Rights Amid Trump's Coverage Criticism

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr argues broadcast licenses aren’t property rights and can be revoked if stations air hoaxes or distortions, framing licenses as subject to public-interest standards amid President Trump’s criticism of Iran-war coverage. He urged broadcasters to correct inaccuracies before renewals, noted ongoing investigations (The View; NBCUniversal DEI policies), and clarified the FCC’s authority is limited to over-the-air content with no immediate push to reassess licenses. Renewals loom (2028–2031) as mega-merger considerations unfold in the TV landscape.

via CBS News|

#broadcast-licenses #equal-time-rule #fcc

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

FCC chief: media misled over Colbert interview dispute

FCC chair Brendan Carr accused journalists of being misled by Stephen Colbert’s claim that CBS blocked an interview with a Texas Senate candidate, saying the agency simply enforces the equal-time rule; CBS denied blocking and said it provided legal guidance, Colbert moved the interview to YouTube after the dispute, and the episode sparked broader debate about enforcement fairness and related investigations.

via The Guardian|

#carr #censorship #colbert

politics1 month ago•20 min saved

FCC Signals Enforcement Action Over The View's Candidate Interview

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said enforcement action is underway against ABC’s The View after it featured James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate, raising questions about whether the show violated the Equal Time Rule; CBS/Colbert dispute the guidance, and new FCC remarks suggest talk shows may not automatically be exempt from equal-time restrictions, with Talarico’s fundraising noted but no final ruling yet.

via Deadline|

#equal-time-rule #fcc #james-talarico

media1 month ago•20 min saved

FCC Chief Denies Censorship in Colbert-Interview Fallout

FCC Chair Brendan Carr defended the agency’s role after Stephen Colbert said CBS blocked an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico over the FCC’s equal-time rule, insisting there was no censorship and highlighting ongoing debates about media trust and regulatory policy.

via The Washington Post|

#cbs-corp #equal-time-rule #federal-communications-commission

entertainment1 month ago•4 min saved

Colbert accuses CBS of blocking Talarico interview over equal-time concerns

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.

via CNBC|

#cbs #entertainment #equal-time-rule

entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

Colbert slams CBS/Paramount over YouTube-only interview, calls out 'bullies'

Stephen Colbert blasted CBS and its parent Paramount after they posted his interview with James Talarico on YouTube but not on the TV show, citing potential FCC equal-time concerns. He argued the network’s legal notes were overbroad and insisted his script had been approved by CBS lawyers, noting the show complied with talk-show exemptions for interviewing politicians. Colbert said the clip on YouTube has millions of views and criticized Paramount for not standing up to “bullies,” while CBS and the FCC did not immediately comment. The piece also notes Colbert’s show is slated to end after this season.

via Axios|

#cbs #colbert #entertainment

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Colbert says CBS blocked Texas Senate interview over equal-time concerns

Late‑show host Stephen Colbert says CBS barred airing an interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico due to potential FCC equal-time issues, a claim CBS disputes by saying it provided legal guidance and options to avoid triggering the rule for other candidates like Jasmine Crockett. The controversy unfolds amid renewed scrutiny of the FCC’s handling of political content on late-night shows and allegations of corporate influence on speech.

via Axios|

#cbs #colbert #equal-time-rule

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Colbert-CBS Interview Block Sparks Debate Over FCC Equal-Time Rule

Colbert says CBS blocked airing an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico to avoid triggering the FCC’s equal-time rule; CBS cites legal guidance, while the interview remains on The Late Show’s YouTube channel, which isn’t bound by the rule. The equal-time rule dates to 1927 and has bona fide news exemptions, but a Trump-era reinterpretation by Brendan Carr tightened requirements for online records. Critics, including FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, call the move censorship and say it pressures broadcasters; the FCC did not respond to requests for comment.

via Axios|

#cbs #colbert #equal-time-rule

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Colbert says CBS skipped Talarico interview to dodge FCC equal-time rules

Stephen Colbert claimed CBS did not air his interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico because network lawyers warned it could trigger the FCC's equal-time rule; the network instead released the interview on YouTube with on-air promotion to avoid providing equal-time opportunities to other candidates. The episode underscores ongoing FCC scrutiny of broadcasters and political coverage.

via NBC News|

#cbs #colbert #equal-time-rule

entertainment1 month ago•35 min saved

Colbert Flips Script, Discusses Pulled Talarico Interview On-Air

Stephen Colbert said CBS lawyers forbade having Texas state Rep. James Talarico on The Late Show or even explaining why the interview wouldn’t air, so he addressed the situation on air and urged viewers to watch the interview on the show’s YouTube page. He blasted FCC Chair Brendan Carr over a move to curtail the equal-time exception, argued the rule still matters for talk-show interviews, and accused Carr of partisan bias while noting CBS was enforcing the policy even as the interview exists online.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#cbs #entertainment #equal-time-rule

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Colbert accuses Trump administration of censorship after CBS pulls interview, FCC under fire

Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico under FCC pressure to enforce equal air time, accusing the Trump administration of censorship as media freedoms come under scrutiny; the interview was posted on Colbert's YouTube page amid broader debates about FCC enforcement and CBS's political ties.

via The Guardian|

#cbs #colbert #equal-time-rule

media1 month ago•3 min saved

Colbert Roasts FCC as CBS Censorship Triggers Equal-Time Debate

Stephen Colbert used The Late Show to criticize CBS for canceling a Texas congressman's appearance and to mock the FCC’s consideration of dropping the Equal Time Rule’s talk-show exception, arguing the move signals political bias and media silencing under FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and in the Trump era.

via The New York Times|

#brendan-carr #colbert #equal-time-rule

television1 month ago•16 min saved

Colbert Claims CBS Blocked James Talarico Interview, Plans YouTube Release

Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked him from interviewing Texas state representative James Talarico on The Late Show and even forbade mentioning the cancellation; he ties the incident to FCC guidance on the equal-time rule and notes he’ll post the full interview on YouTube, highlighting shifting enforcement of “bonafide news” exemptions for talk shows.

via Deadline|

#cbs #equal-time-rule #fcc