Colbert says CBS blocked Texas Senate interview over equal-time concerns
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Late‑show host Stephen Colbert says CBS barred airing an interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico due to potential FCC equal-time issues, a claim CBS disputes by saying it provided legal guidance and options to avoid triggering the rule for other candidates like Jasmine Crockett. The controversy unfolds amid renewed scrutiny of the FCC’s handling of political content on late-night shows and allegations of corporate influence on speech.
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