CBS denies it blocked Colbert from broadcasting Talarico interview after host claimed network lawyers halted

In a statement to Fox News Digital, CBS denied Stephen Colbert's claim that the network blocked him from broadcasting his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico

CBS Says ‘The Late Show’ Was “Not Prohibited” From Broadcasting James Talarico Interview

Stephen Colbert and CBS have a slight difference of opinion when it comes to what happened last night. CBS has pushed back at The Late Show host’s claims that it stopped him from broadcasting an interview with Texas state representative James Talarico on Monday night’s show. “The Late Show was not prohibited by CBS from […]

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CBS Denies Forcing Stephen Colbert to Not Air Interview With Democratic Candidate, Says It Provided ‘Legal Guidance’ About FCC Equal-Time Rule

CBS said it did not force “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” to pull an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico from its TV broadcast Monday, contrary to the way the late-night host had framed it. Rather, according to CBS, its legal team provided “guidance” to “The Late Show” that Talarico’s appearance could “trigger […]

By Todd Spangler

Colbert Slams Trump Administration After CBS Pulls Talarico Interview

Stephen Colbert said he had to drop an interview with James Talarico from his Monday broadcast because of new F.C.C. guidance that targeted political interviews on late-night shows.

By John Koblin

Stephen Colbert says CBS blocks James Talarico interview from air

"I think Donald Trump is worried we're about to flip Texas," Texas state Rep. James Talarico said. "This is the party that ran against cancel culture."

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