Trump critic Colbert says CBS blocked interview with Democratic candidate
South China Morning Post
by BloombergFebruary 17, 2026
CBS late-night host Stephen Colbert, a critic of the Trump administration, says he was barred from airing an interview with a Democrat seeking a US Senate seat in Texas by network lawyers concerned the appearance would violate federal fairness rules.
Speaking on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday night, Colbert said the lawyers informed his team that state congressman James Talarico could not appear on the broadcast and his name shouldn’t be mentioned.
“He was supposed to be here, but...
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/17/2026