Stephen Colbert says CBS forbid interview of Democrat because of FCC threat
Summary
The Ars Technica article reports Stephen Colbert claiming CBS blocked an interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico due to an FCC threat to enforce the equal-time rule. It situates the claim within ongoing FCC discussions about exemptions for bona fide news programs and potential changes affecting late-night shows, and includes reactions from critics and civil liberties groups about government pressure on broadcasters.