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Rhiannon12866

(254,158 posts) Tue Feb 17, 2026, 11:27 PM Feb 17

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

“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.

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Stephen Colbert says CBS didn't air interview with Texas Democrat out of fear of FCC - NBC News (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Feb 17 OP

There's no such thing as "equal time" any more ... the "fairness doctrine" died with Ronald Reagan FakeNoose Feb 17 #1

If this was some elaborate ruse to boost Talaricos name recognition... SSJVegeta Feb 17 #2

I don't believe it was ... Colbert was having him as a guest no matter what FakeNoose Feb 18 #3

Agreed! SSJVegeta Feb 18 #4

FakeNoose

(41,234 posts)

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

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Tue Feb 17, 2026, 11:44 PM

Feb 17

Last edited Wed Feb 18, 2026, 09:19 AM - Edit history (1)

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

SSJVegeta

(2,759 posts)

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

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Tue Feb 17, 2026, 11:54 PM

Feb 17

It was certainly... well, elaborate.

FakeNoose

(41,234 posts)

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

Reply to SSJVegeta (Reply #2)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 09:22 AM

Feb 18

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

SSJVegeta

(2,759 posts)

4. Agreed!

Reply to FakeNoose (Reply #3)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 09:31 AM

Feb 18

Certainly rather serendipitous in a way

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