Stephen Colbert says CBS barred interview with Texas Democratic candidate
Summary
Late-night host Stephen Colbert claims CBS stopped him from airing an interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, saying it might break new U.S. government rules. The rules, set by the FCC, require equal TV time for political candidates. CBS decided to post the interview on YouTube instead.Key Facts
- Stephen Colbert said CBS blocked an interview with James Talarico due to new rules from the U.S. government.
- The FCC's equal-time rule requires broadcast networks to provide equal airtime to political candidates.
- The equal-time rule now applies to shows like Colbert's, which weren't affected before.
- CBS posted the interview on YouTube, bypassing the rule.
- CBS offered legal guidance to avoid potential violations.
- James Talarico shared the interview clip online, labeling it as something "Donald Trump didn’t want you to see."
- The clip has received millions of views on YouTube and other platforms.
- Jasmine Crockett suggested providing equal time by appearing on the show as well.
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