"The Late Show was not prohibited by CBS from broadcasting the interview with Rep. James Talarico, the network said in a statement. The show was provided legal guidance that the broadcast could trigger the FCC equal-time rule for two other candidates, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and presented options for how the equal time for other candidates could be fulfilled. The Late Show decided to present the interview through its YouTube channel with on-air promotion on the broadcast rather than potentially providing the equal-time options."
"Colbert has accused the Trump administration of censoring critics and has been particularly critical of FCC chairman Brendan Carr. Let's just call this what it is, he said on Monday. Donald Trump's administration wants to silence anyone who says anything bad about Trump on TV, because all Trump does is watch TV."
"This is yet another troubling example of corporate capitulation in the face of this administration's broader campaign to censor and control speech. The FCC has no lawful authority to pressure broadcasters for political purposes or to create a climate that chills free expression."
CBS stated that The Late Show was not prohibited from broadcasting an interview with Rep. James Talarico. Network legal counsel warned the broadcast could trigger the FCC equal-time rule for two other candidates, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and outlined options to fulfill equal-time obligations. The Late Show opted to publish the interview on its YouTube channel while promoting it on air instead of invoking the equal-time remedies. Stephen Colbert accused the Trump administration of trying to silence critics and criticized FCC leadership. FCC commissioner Anna M. Gomez condemned perceived corporate capitulation and defended free expression protections.
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