"When Stephen Colbert said CBS spiked his interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico (D), it drew swift and sharp condemnation from Democratic members of Congress, many of whom vowed to launch investigations into the Federal Communications Commission and President Donald Trump's appointed chair, Brendan Carr. Talarico is running in the Democratic primary for Senate in Texas against Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX). On the GOP side, incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) is facing challenges from Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) and Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX)."
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert had scheduled Talarico for a chat with Colbert Tuesday evening, but CBS lawyers barred the show from airing it, pointing to concerns about the new federal guidance from the FCC and Carr about the equal time rule regarding political candidates, Colbert said. Colbert lambasted the FCC, smug bowling pin Carr, and his own network brass for going along with what he described as an effort"
CBS lawyers prevented The Late Show from broadcasting an interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico, citing concerns over new FCC guidance and the equal-time rule tied to FCC chair Brendan Carr. Democratic members of Congress condemned the action and many vowed to investigate the FCC and Carr. Talarico is competing in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate against Rep. Jasmine Crockett while Republicans including Sen. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt contest the GOP primary. The interview was posted to YouTube, where it garnered millions of views quickly, coinciding with early voting and heightened attention on the race.
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