Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked interview with Democrat over FCC fears
Summary
Stephen Colbert claimed CBS dropped his interview with a Democratic politician due to fears of the FCC's new equal airtime rules. CBS denied blocking the interview, stating it only provided legal guidance on how to manage equal time for other candidates. The interview was subsequently released on YouTube where FCC rules don't apply.Key Facts
- Stephen Colbert said CBS stopped airing his interview with Texas lawmaker James Talarico due to FCC concerns.
- CBS denied forbidding the interview, stating they only offered legal advice about the FCC's equal time rule.
- The FCC's equal time rule requires broadcasters to give equal airtime to political candidates.
- CBS suggested airing the interview via YouTube instead, where FCC rules are not enforced.
- The FCC's chairman, Brendan Carr, issued new guidance which could apply the equal time rule to late-night shows.
- The FCC has increased scrutiny on whether late-night shows qualify as news programs.
- President Trump has previously discussed revoking FCC licenses from networks critical of him.
- CBS's parent company, Paramount, settled a legal dispute with President Trump over a past interview with former Vice-President Kamala Harris.
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