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Stephen Colbert Says CBS Refused To Air His Interview With Democratic Candidate Fearing FCC Blowback - Forbes Breaking News
Late Show host Stephen Colbert on Monday said CBS refused to air his interview with James Talarico, the Democratic Senate candidate from Texas, due to the Federal Communications Commission’s recent decision to enforce its “equal time” mandate on talk shows. - 02/17/2026.