Colbert defies CBS over interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico
Summary
Stephen Colbert, a late-night show host, claimed that CBS blocked him from airing an interview with James Talarico, a Texas Senate candidate. CBS responded that the decision was based on the FCC's equal-time rule, which requires candidates to have equal TV exposure. The interview appeared online instead.Key Facts
- Stephen Colbert said CBS stopped him from airing an interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico.
- Colbert suggested this was due to pressure from President Trump's administration.
- CBS stated they provided legal advice due to the FCC's equal-time rule, affecting other candidates.
- The equal-time rule means candidates must be given similar TV time.
- The interview was uploaded to "The Late Show's" YouTube channel.
- Talarico is in a primary race against candidates Jasmine Crockett and Ahmad Hassan.
- FCC commissioner Anna Gomez criticized CBS' decision as yielding to political pressure.
- The FCC had warned about equal-time rule implications for talk shows.
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