Has Jasmine Crockett Been on Stephen Colbert's Show? What To Know
Summary
Stephen Colbert said CBS network lawyers stopped him from airing an interview with Congressman James Talarico, citing concerns about the FCC's "equal time" rule for political candidates. This rule requires equal broadcast time for competing political candidates. Congressman Jasmine Crockett, another candidate for the Senate race, has appeared on Colbert's show before her candidacy.Key Facts
- Stephen Colbert mentioned that CBS lawyers blocked the airing of an interview with James Talarico due to "equal time" rules.
- The FCC's "equal time" rules require similar broadcast opportunities for all political candidates.
- CBS claims they did not block the interview but gave legal advice about meeting the "equal time" rule.
- The interview appeared on The Late Show's YouTube channel but was not on TV.
- Jasmine Crockett appeared twice on Colbert's show before becoming a Senate candidate.
- The FCC clarified that not all entertainment shows qualify for exemptions from the equal time rule.
- Texas is holding primary elections to choose Democratic and Republican nominees for the Senate race.
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