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Cuomo Blasts CBS for Censorship in Colbert's Interview

2/21/2026

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Chris Cuomo, television host, criticized CBS and Paramount for handling Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico that CBS refused to air.
He called CBS's justification 'bulls--t' and said the equal-time rule does not justify preemption.
He expressed concern about censorship and asked if CBS appeased the Trump administration under President Donald Trump.
Stephen Colbert challenged CBS's decision and said he was told not to mention Talarico's absence on air.

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Chris Cuomo, television host, criticized CBS and Paramount for handling Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico that CBS refused to air.
He called CBS's justification 'bulls--t' and said the equal-time rule does not justify preemption.
He expressed concern about censorship and asked if CBS appeased the Trump administration under President Donald Trump.
Stephen Colbert challenged CBS's decision and said he was told not to mention Talarico's absence on air.