"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."
"The FCC announced last month it would be enforcing the rule after it had not been enforced against late night shows for the last 20 years. That's what is actually so interesting about this. It's about the impression, the possibility of interference, causing the networks to possibly self-censor, Stelter continued. CBS read the proverbial room. They sensed that the FCC might try to aggressively enforce these rules and thus encourage Colbert to just put it on YouTube and keep it off the public airwaves."
The FCC did not ban James Talarico's interview with Stephen Colbert. CBS did not broadcast the interview because network attorneys warned airing it could trigger the FCC's Equal Time Rule and require equal opportunities for other candidates. Colbert chose to publish the interview on YouTube rather than provide equal-time arrangements on the broadcast. The FCC announced enforcement of the Equal Time Rule after about 20 years of non-enforcement against late-night shows. CBS clarified The Late Show was provided legal guidance and options to fulfill equal-time obligations and therefore elected digital distribution. Talarico claimed a ban, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she received no invitation and disputed the characterization.
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