Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled candidate interview ahead of early voting in Texas
Summary
Stephen Colbert stated his interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was not broadcast by CBS due to concerns it might breach Trump administration guidelines on giving equal air time to political candidates. CBS claimed it made the decision based on legal advice about the FCC's rules. The interview was later posted online instead of airing on TV.Key Facts
- Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico was not aired on TV by CBS.
- CBS cited concerns over the FCC's equal-time rule as the reason.
- The equal-time rule requires broadcasters to give equal air time to political candidates.
- The FCC, led by Trump appointee Brendan Carr, gave new guidance about applying this rule to talk shows.
- The interview was eventually shared on Colbert's show's YouTube channel.
- Early voting for Texas' primary elections began shortly after this incident.
- Talarico is competing for the Democratic Senate nomination in Texas against candidates like U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
- The FCC has considered whether to apply equal time rules to talk shows, which traditionally were exempt.
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