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Stephen Colbert mocked Donald Trump’s inaugural 'Board of Peace' in his Late Show monologue, comparing it to the UN but funded as a cash-driven venture and joking about its permanence, the countries involved (and those who declined), and prompting a flurry of online reactions and memes.
Colbert mocks RFK Jr.'s surreal Maha workout video with Kid Rock, joking about the jeans and acid-trip vibes, then notes a viral macaque and pays tribute to Jesse Jackson, while referencing a Economist/YouGov poll showing about half of Americans view Trump as racist, corrupt, cruel, or dangerous.
Deadline reports that Stephen Colbert's interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico—meant for CBS but posted online—has drawn about 85 million views across YouTube and social platforms in 72 hours, led by the full 15‑minute clip with millions of views; Colbert’s YouTube page accounts for a large share of views while TikTok promotion drives engagement, and Talarico’s campaign says it raised about $2.5 million in response, all framed within broader media/political dynamics including regulatory actions and equal‑time rule discussions.
FCC chair Brendan Carr accused journalists of being misled by Stephen Colbert’s claim that CBS blocked an interview with a Texas Senate candidate, saying the agency simply enforces the equal-time rule; CBS denied blocking and said it provided legal guidance, Colbert moved the interview to YouTube after the dispute, and the episode sparked broader debate about enforcement fairness and related investigations.
Stephen Colbert blasted CBS and its parent Paramount after they posted his interview with James Talarico on YouTube but not on the TV show, citing potential FCC equal-time concerns. He argued the network’s legal notes were overbroad and insisted his script had been approved by CBS lawyers, noting the show complied with talk-show exemptions for interviewing politicians. Colbert said the clip on YouTube has millions of views and criticized Paramount for not standing up to “bullies,” while CBS and the FCC did not immediately comment. The piece also notes Colbert’s show is slated to end after this season.
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.
Colbert says CBS blocked airing an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico to avoid triggering the FCC’s equal-time rule; CBS cites legal guidance, while the interview remains on The Late Show’s YouTube channel, which isn’t bound by the rule. The equal-time rule dates to 1927 and has bona fide news exemptions, but a Trump-era reinterpretation by Brendan Carr tightened requirements for online records. Critics, including FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, call the move censorship and say it pressures broadcasters; the FCC did not respond to requests for comment.
Stephen Colbert claims CBS barred his planned interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico to avoid triggering FCC equal-time rules; CBS says it followed legal guidance and offered options, with the clip eventually posted to YouTube, as Talarico campaigns for the U.S. Senate amid Texas early voting.
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.
Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico under FCC pressure to enforce equal air time, accusing the Trump administration of censorship as media freedoms come under scrutiny; the interview was posted on Colbert's YouTube page amid broader debates about FCC enforcement and CBS's political ties.
Stephen Colbert used The Late Show to criticize CBS for canceling a Texas congressman's appearance and to mock the FCC’s consideration of dropping the Equal Time Rule’s talk-show exception, arguing the move signals political bias and media silencing under FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and in the Trump era.
Stephen Colbert roasts TPUSA’s MAGA rival halftime show and its D-list lineup, contrasts it with the official Bad Bunny–headlined Super Bowl performance, and notes Trump avoided attending after aides warned he’d be booed.
Zohran Mamdani claimed that during his appearance on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' producers proposed a controversial 'game' involving Gaza and his views on Israel, which was ultimately not aired. Mamdani expressed disbelief at the suggestion, highlighting concerns about the trivialization of serious issues like genocide. The interview focused on Mamdani's opinions on Israel, antisemitism, and community safety.
Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, two prominent late-night hosts, appeared on each other's shows in New York City as part of a coordinated crossover event, showcasing a united front amid recent turmoil and political commentary.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's dissent on racial profiling received a standing ovation on 'The Late Show' with Stephen Colbert, where she emphasized the importance of reading Supreme Court opinions firsthand to understand the nuances of rulings.