Colbert says CBS skipped Talarico interview to dodge FCC equal-time rules
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Stephen Colbert claimed CBS did not air his interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico because network lawyers warned it could trigger the FCC's equal-time rule; the network instead released the interview on YouTube with on-air promotion to avoid providing equal-time opportunities to other candidates. The episode underscores ongoing FCC scrutiny of broadcasters and political coverage.
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