Colbert rips CBS, saying lawyers barred interview with lawmaker
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by Dominick MastrangeloFebruary 17, 2026
Comedian Stephen Colbert blasted CBS on Monday and said his own network’s attorneys barred him from hosting Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. “You know who is not one of my guests tonight? That’s Texas state Rep. James Talarico,” Colbert said as he opened his show. “He was supposed to be here, but we were told…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/17/2026