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Colbert Claims CBS Blocked James Talarico Interview, Plans YouTube Release

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Colbert Claims CBS Blocked James Talarico Interview, Plans YouTube Release
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Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked him from interviewing Texas state representative James Talarico on The Late Show and even forbade mentioning the cancellation; he ties the incident to FCC guidance on the equal-time rule and notes he’ll post the full interview on YouTube, highlighting shifting enforcement of “bonafide news” exemptions for talk shows.

Topics:entertainment#cbs#equal-time-rule#fcc#james-talarico#stephen-colbert#television
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  1. Stephen Colbert Defies CBS, Says Network Banned Him From Interviewing James Talarico On ‘The Late Show’  Deadline
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