CBS didn't air Rep. James Talarico interview out of fear of FCC
7 days ago
- #First Amendment
- #Stephen Colbert
- #FCC
- Stephen Colbert revealed CBS did not air his interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico due to FCC concerns.
- CBS lawyers instructed Colbert not to air or even mention the unaired interview, which was later published on YouTube.
- Talarico accused the Trump administration of undermining the First Amendment to appease corrupt politicians.
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has been aggressive in enforcing equal time rules, targeting networks critical of Trump.
- Colbert criticized Carr, suggesting the FCC's actions were politically motivated to silence Trump critics.
- ABC previously pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show after FCC scrutiny over comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk.