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Stephen Colbert Airs Banned Interview, Blasts FCC
17 Feb
Summary
- Colbert defied CBS network superiors by airing a banned interview.
- He criticized FCC Chairman Brendan Carr over potential 'equal time' rule changes.
- The banned interview with James Talarico was released on YouTube.
Stephen Colbert is nearing the end of his tenure as host of The Late Show on CBS. On a recent Monday, he openly defied network superiors and criticized the FCC over a restricted interview.
The talk show host revealed that an interview with Texas state representative James Talarico was prohibited from airing on his program. Colbert believes this decision stems from a potential revival of the 'equal time' rule for political guests, a move he argues is politically motivated by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
Colbert not only voiced his strong disapproval of the FCC's stance but also took aim at the network for preventing the broadcast. He asserted that the interview, which concerned a matter not yet officially added to the rulebook, was pulled prematurely.
Ultimately, Stephen Colbert ensured the interview reached his audience by releasing it on The Late Show's official YouTube page. This allowed the content to bypass FCC regulations and reach viewers independently.
