Stephen Colbert Calls Out CBS and FCC

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How an FCC 'equal time' letter to ABC pressured CBS into intervening with Colbert
A recent FCC inquiry to ABC about a possible “equal time” rule violation at “The View” raised concerns at CBS that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” could be targeted next, according to people familiar with CBS’s deliberations.

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Stephen Colbert says CBS didn't air Rep. James Talarico interview out of fear of FCC
Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked interview with Democrat over FCC fears
Colbert Says CBS Pulled Senate Candidate Interview
Stephen Colbert said he had to drop an interview with James Talarico from his Monday broadcast because of new F.C.C. guidance that targeted political interviews on late-night shows.

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CBS Spikes Colbert’s Talarico Interview in Latest Capitulation to Trump
CBS slammed as ‘capitulating’ to Trump after Stephen Colbert says network lawyers banned guest: ‘FCC you!’
Stephen Colbert Says CBS Blocked Him From Interviewing Senate Hopeful Over FCC Equal Time Fears
“In his letter, Carr said he was thinking about dropping the exception for talk shows because he said some of them were motivated by partisan purposes. Well, sir, you’re chairman of the FCC, so FCC U ...

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Stephen Colbert Calls Out CBS and FCC, Says He Was Blocked from Airing Interview with Democratic Candidate
Stephen Colbert Goes Scorched Earth On CBS Over Shocking Act Of Censorship

The Late-Night TV Interview Trump’s FCC Goon Doesn’t Want You to See

The interview that Donald Trump’s FCC ordered Stephen Colbert not to televise on The Late Show is now live on YouTube. Texas representative and Senate hopeful James Talarico sat down with Colbert for the interview on Monday,

Colbert Asks CNN’s Kaitlan Collins to Weigh in On Trump’s ‘Apparent Weaponizing of the FCC’

Colbert raised Trump and the FCC with Collins but framed his approach around the president’s November clash with ABC's Mary Bruce.

Did Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show violate FCC rules? Randy Fine says yes

The FCC has found no violations of broadcast decency rules during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, according to a New York Post report.

What To Know About The FCC Rule At The Center Of Trump Administration Efforts To Crack Down On Stephen Colbert And Other Late-Night Hosts

When Stephen Colbert announced that CBS restricted him from airing an interview with a Democratic candidate, it set off a range of reactions: Some argued that it reflected Trump’s efforts to censor late-night content;
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The US in Brief: A clash between comedy and the FCC

Police arrested an 18-year-old man who ran towards the Capitol with a loaded shotgun. He was wearing a “tactical” vest, according to the Capitol police chief. The man complied when officers ordered him to drop the weapon. His motive is unclear. Congress is not in session this week.

FCC Makes Final Decision on Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show — Report

The FCC has reportedly given its final decision regarding Bad Bunny‘s historic Super Bowl halftime performance. Their verdict comes after the agency received calls to investigate the show for any