CBS 'Censorship' of Stephen Colbert Slammed by Democratic FCC Commissioner

A Democratic FCC Commissioner has criticized CBS for 'censorship' of Stephen Colbert's interview with a Democratic candidate, calling it the latest 'corporate capitulation' to the Trump administration.

17 Feb, 17:56 — 17 Feb, 18:15

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What sources agree on

CBS barred an interview featuring Stephen Colbert from airing.
Stephen Colbert publicly criticized his own network's decision.
CBS's action was motivated by concerns about potential repercussions from the FCC.
The incident is connected to the Trump Administration.

Where they diverge

The primary entity criticizing CBS's action.

rolling-stone

Rolling Stone emphasizes Colbert's direct criticism of his network for caving to the Trump Administration.

variety

Variety highlights a Democratic FCC Commissioner slamming CBS's 'censorship' as 'corporate capitulation'.

The specific reason for CBS's decision to bar the interview.

rolling-stone

CBS acted out of a general 'fear of retribution from the FCC'.

variety

CBS's legal department spiked the interview over 'the FCC chairman’s warning that the agency would pursue enforcement of “equal time”'.

Notable gaps

The name of the Democratic candidate whose interview was barred.

Covered by rolling-stone · Not in variety

The specific department within CBS responsible for spiking the interview.

Covered by variety · Not in rolling-stone

The involvement and specific title of the Democratic FCC Commissioner.

Covered by variety · Not in rolling-stone

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