Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked interview with Texas state representative over FCC concerns
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Stephen Colbert revealed that CBS did not air his scheduled interview with Texas state representative James Talarico on 'The Late Show' due to network lawyers' concerns about FCC regulations. Colbert explained that he was told not only could he not have Talarico on the broadcast, but he also couldn't mention that he wasn't allowed to have him on. The incident highlights tensions between broadcast networks, political content, and regulatory concerns.
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Then, then I was told in some uncertain terms that not only could I not have him on, I could not mention me not having him on
And because my network clearly doesn't want me to talk about it, I'm going to talk about it
“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said CBS did not air his Monday interview with Texas state Rep.
