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Colbert Says CBS Didn’t Air Interview With Democrat Due To FCC 'Equal Time' Rule

CBS blocked Colbert’s interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico citing FCC guidance on equal time, forcing its release on YouTube where it garnered 730,000 views by morning.

  • Stephen Colbert criticized CBS for not airing a scheduled interview with a Democrat on his show due to network rules.
  • Colbert stated he was expressly told he could not have the guest or even mention the cancellation.
  • The interview was canceled due to new guidelines from FCC Chair Carr regarding the 'equal time' rule.
  • Colbert highlighted that there are exceptions for interviews with politicians on news and talk shows.
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Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled James Talarico interview over FCC equal time fears

Stephen Colbert says his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico was pulled from Monday's broadcast over fears it would violate “equal time” guidance from the Federal Communications Commission under the Trump administration.

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