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CBS Censors Colbert? Trump's FCC Sparks Free Speech War - Adam Kinzinger
Did CBS censor Stephen Colbert under pressure from Trump’s FCC?
Adam Kinzinger and Zach Hunter break down the controversy surrounding the Fairness Doctrine, the pulled James Talarico interview, and growing concerns about free speech and media intimidation.
Is this fairness in media or federal power being weaponized? - 02/17/2026.
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00:00 Introduction and Children's Book Announcement
01:56 Colbert, Texas Senate Primary, and Fairness Doctrine Discussion
14:34 Government Shutdown and DHS Funding
20:32 State of the Union Insights and Predictions