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Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC’s threats
Stephen Colbert taped a “Late Show” interview with James Talarico, a candidate in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, on Monday.

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Colbert slams CBS for canning interview with Trump critic
What to know about the ‘equal time’ rule Stephen Colbert says led CBS to pull his Talarico interview
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico speaks after interview is blocked by CBS
Stephen Colbert says CBS barred an interview with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico over FCC election rules, raising questions about media pressure and political access.

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US comedian Colbert says broadcaster spiked Democrat interview over Trump fears
Stephen Colbert Says CBS Released Statement About Pulled James Talarico Interview ‘Without Ever Talking to Me’: ‘I Really Don’t Want an Adversarial Relationship With the Network’
Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses
The network was concerned about FCC Chairman Brendan Carr trying to enforce a rule that required broadcasters to give “equal time” to opposing candidates when an interview was broadcast with one of th...

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James Talarico yanked from Colbert's 'Late Show' as Texas early voting starts
Stephen Colbert Calls Out CBS After His Interview With Texas Representative Is Pulled Off the Air
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Donald Trump says 'equalizing' is best way to describe lowering drug prices

Donald Trump revealed the “best word” to describe his efforts to lower drug prices for Americans is “equalizing.” The U.S. President signed an executive order last week asking prescription drug manufacturers to significantly reduce the cost of ...

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