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Stephen Colbert, CBS, and the FCC's Equal Time Rule Controversy

[HPP] Ted CruzFebruary 18, 202616 min
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Colbert Interview Controversy

  • 💡 Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico, a Texas Democratic Senate candidate, was blocked from broadcast by CBS.
  • 🎯 CBS cited the FCC's proposed new guidance on equal time rules, which requires broadcasters to provide equivalent airtime to political rivals.
  • 💬 Colbert openly criticized Paramount/CBS for not standing up to
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Stephen ColbertCBSParamountFCCEqual Time RuleJames TalaricoPolitical CandidatesMedia RegulationProtected SpeechWarner Bros. DiscoveryMedia MergersFirst AmendmentBrendan CarrAuthoritarianismEarned Media
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