Brendan Carr defends FCC role in dropped Colbert interview

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FCC chair Brendan Carr sets the record straight on Stephen Colbert censorship claims
FCC chair Brendan Carr hits back at Stephen Colbert's censorship claims surrounding an interview with a Texas U.S. Senate candidate not airing due to equal-time rule concerns.

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Brendan Carr defends FCC role in dropped Colbert interview: 'No censorship'
FCC Chair Denies Censoring Colbert Interview, Confirms Investigating ABC's 'The View'
Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses
Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from his public dispute with CBS bosses over what he can air on his show

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Jasmine Crockett Says FCC 'Did Not Shut Down' James Talarico's Colbert Interview
Stephen Colbert’s Unaired James Talarico Interview Hits 7.3 Million YouTube Views and Results in $2.5 Million Raised for Talarico’s Campaign in 24 Hours
Lawrence O'Donnell Shreds CBS Over Colbert Cave: ‘The Weakest, Most Cowardly’
“The FCC is powerless to impose restrictions on protected speech, and any attempt to intimidate broadcasters into self-censorship undermines both press freedom and public trust,” Gomez continued in th...

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Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas
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Stephen Colbert Reacts to Viral Baby Monkey Punch — and Brings the Same Stuffed Toy

Stephen Colbert spotlighted Punch, the baby monkey abandoned by his mother, and even brought the same IKEA stuffed toy onstage during his monologue.

James Talarico says campaign raised $2.5 million after Colbert interview

Stephen Colbert alleged that CBS' lawyers advised him not to interview James Talarico, a Democrat who is running for U.S. Senate in Texas.

FCC Chair Dismisses Colbert-Talarico Controversy as ‘Hoax’

FCC Chair Brendan Carr addressed the dispute involving Stephen Colbert and Senate candidate James Talarico. He rejected claims of censorship and called the incident a “hoax” amid mounting public scrutiny.

Has Jasmine Crockett been on Stephen Colbert's show? What to know

Early voting in Texas has begun as CBS faces ongoing controversy over its handling of an interview with a Democratic candidate.

Stephen Colbert Roasts RFK Jr. for Wearing Jeans to Work Out With Kid Rock: ‘That Is Madness’ | Video

Stephen Colbert laid into Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after the Health and Human Services secretary released a workout video with Kid Rock.

Did Stephen Colbert just decide the Texas Senate primary?

ANALYSIS: The Late Show host may have given the Texas Democrat the boost he needs by going public with CBS scrapping his interview, Eric Garcia writes. But it comes with significant risks

As CBS and Colbert Feud, There's a Surprising Winner

It's Texas TV station KTVT, the CBS-owned station serving the Dallas area, which has seen a surge in spending from candidates James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett.

Stephen Colbert loses his voice on late night, but the 'show must go on'

The host joked he was on "cold and sinus medication, hot tea, tom yum soup, and enough steroids to be named the Secretary of Health and Human Services."