Stephen Colbert's Response to CBS Statement in Full
Summary
Stephen Colbert responded to CBS's statement regarding an interview with Texas State Representative James Talarico by explaining that CBS did not prohibit the broadcast, but rather, advised that airing it could invoke the "equal time" rule. Colbert criticized CBS for issuing the statement without consulting him and noted that the show decided to post the interview on YouTube instead.Key Facts
- Stephen Colbert's show, The Late Show, did not air an interview with James Talarico on television.
- CBS provided "legal guidance" about the "equal time" rule that could affect the broadcast.
- The "equal time" rule requires equal airtime opportunities for other political candidates.
- Colbert was surprised by CBS's reaction and stated the rule rarely applies to talk shows.
- The interview was instead posted on The Late Show's YouTube channel.
- Colbert criticized CBS for not consulting him before releasing the public statement.
- FCC Chair Brendan Carr has discussed possibly changing the rule for talk shows, but no change has occurred yet.
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