Stephen Colbert claims network spiked interview with Democrat, fearing Trump administration backlash

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CBS accused of ‘corporate capitulation’ amid row over Colbert interview with Democrat – US politics live

Stephen Colbert said the network told him not to air an interview with a Texas Democrat running for Senate Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. I’m Tom Ambrose and I will be bringing you all the latest news lines over the next few hours. We start with FCC commissioner Anna M Gomez criticizing CBS for what she called “corporate capitulation in the face of this administration’s broader campaign to censor and control speech”. This is yet another troubling example of corporate capitulation in the face of this administration’s broader campaign to censor and control speech. The FCC has no lawful authority to pressure broadcasters for political purposes or to create a climate that chills free expression. Continue reading...

By Tom Ambrose

Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked interview with Democrat over FCC fears

The network denies it stopped the interview with a Texas Democrat from airing but warned it could run afoul of the US broadcast media watchdog.

Colbert Slams FCC and CBS, Priming for Fight Over Equal-Time Rules - The Wall Street Journal

Colbert Slams FCC and CBS, Priming for Fight Over Equal-Time Rules  The Wall Street Journal