Colbert accuses CBS of blocking Talarico interview over equal-time concerns

Stephen Colbert accused CBS of blocking his interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico, calling the network’s denial “crap.” CBS says legal guidance indicated the broadcast could trigger FCC equal-time rules and offered alternatives. Colbert rejected the explanation, arguing the network should resist political pressure and noting long-standing exceptions for talk-show interviews, while the controversy unfolds as Talarico runs in the Texas Democratic Senate primary.