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FCC Chair Brendan Carr claps back at Stephen Colbert over ‘Late Show’ interview controversy

Stephen Colbert claims CBS told him not to broadcast an interview with Senate candidate James Talarico

The Independent UK · Feb 19

‘I don’t know what this is about’: Colbert reveals CBS lawyers approved his script, then released a statement denying it

He made sure nobody in the audience would ever forget it.

We Got This Covered · Feb 18

FCC chair Brendan Carr says media were ‘lied to’ over Stephen Colbert controversy

Carr says the Federal Communications Commission has also opened an enforcement action into ABC’s the View

The Guardian - US · Feb 18

Stephen Colbert Couldn't Air Major Interview Over That FCC Equal Time Push, And Did Not Stay Quiet

Colbert and CBS aren't playing so nice.

Cinemablend · Feb 17

Colbert accuses Trump administration of censorship after CBS pulls interview

Host claims lawyers barred him from discussing decision to drop Texas Democrat segment amid FCC rules scrutiny

The Guardian - US · Feb 17

Stephen Colbert blasts CBS for nixing James Talarico interview

The late-night host said the network feared running afoul of new FCC guidance directing shows to give equal airtime to political candidates.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 17

CBS slammed as ‘capitulating’ to Trump after Stephen Colbert says network lawyers banned guest: ‘FCC you!’

‘This is the interview Donald Trump didn’t want you to see,’ the guest, a Texas Democrat, wrote on X

The Independent UK · Feb 17

This decision is for ‘purely financial reasons’: Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked Texas lawmaker James Talarico's interview over FCC ‘equal time’ fears

Stephen Colbert revealed CBS lawyers prevented him from interviewing Texas Representative James Talarico, citing new FCC guidance on political airtime. Colbert criticized FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, suggesting the move aims to silence critics of Donald Trump. Despite network restrictions, Colbert vowed to still share the interview content online.

The Times of India · Feb 17

Satellite licensing bill advances after Cruz, Cantwell deal

Senators reached agreement on a bill that would speed satellite licensing by the FCC, with additional checks to address Democratic concerns.

Roll Call · Feb 12

Mount Sinai nurses approve new contract ending strike at its NYC hospitals

Mount Sinai nurses have approved a new contract, ending a monthlong walkout at its hospitals in New York City

The Independent UK · Feb 11