"THE LATE SHOW was not prohibited by CBS from broadcasting the interview with Rep. James Talarico. 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 claimed that his Late Show interview with Talarico was shut down after a conversation with network lawyers. The comedian said lawyers were concerned about triggering an FCC equal time rule following Carr issuing a letter warning that an exception to the rule for talk shows may be coming to an end. The full Talarico interview has since been released online, and the young Democrat has reportedly raised millions since then."
Brendan Carr denied any FCC role in halting the broadcast of Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico and labeled media reports a hoax. Stephen Colbert reported that network lawyers halted the CBS airing over concerns that the segment could trigger the FCC equal-time rule after Carr issued a related letter. CBS said the show received legal guidance that broadcast could trigger equal-time obligations for other candidates and that The Late Show chose to release the interview on YouTube with on-air promotion instead. The full interview was posted online and Talarico reportedly raised millions. Carr argued partisan hosts may not qualify for the bonafide news exception.
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