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Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from dispute with CBS over what he can air

Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from dispute with CBS over what he can air

Summary

Stephen Colbert is in a public disagreement with CBS over what content he can share on his late-night show. He claimed CBS stopped him from airing an interview with a political candidate, James Talarico, which CBS denied.

Key Facts

  • Stephen Colbert hosts "The Late Show" on CBS.
  • Colbert claimed CBS stopped him from airing an interview with James Talarico, a political candidate.
  • CBS denied that their lawyers told Colbert he couldn't show the interview.
  • Colbert responded to CBS's denial by discarding their statement playfully during a show.
  • The issue touches on a topic known as 'equal time,' which refers to providing equal airtime to political candidates.

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