Stephen Colbert says CBS didn't air interview with Texas Democrat out of fear of FCC - NBC News

[Rhiannon12866]

“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said that CBS did not air the interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico, citing recent guidance from the Federal Communications Commission. NBC News’ Garrett Haake explains the FCC’s equal-time rule regarding political candidates and how CBS is responding to the claims. - Aired on 02/17/2026.

[FakeNoose]

1. There's no such thing as "equal time" any more ... the "fairness doctrine" died with Ronald Reagan

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CBS was afraid of pissing off Chump ... and THAT's the only reason. Quit trying to BS this.

[SSJVegeta]

2. If this was some elaborate ruse to boost Talaricos name recognition...

It was certainly... well, elaborate.

[FakeNoose]

3. I don't believe it was ... Colbert was having him as a guest no matter what

This is the CBS management getting their noses rubbed in the dirt, because Colbert can do it and not worry about getting fired.

[SSJVegeta]

4. Agreed!

Certainly rather serendipitous in a way