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FCC Chairman Slams Talarico's 'Censorship Hoax' Claim

3/14/2026

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Texas Senate nominee James Talarico falsely claimed CBS was prohibited from airing his interview on The Late Show.
Carr noted CBS told Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, that airing the interview could trigger the FCC's equal time rule.
Carr accused Talarico and Colbert of promoting a "censorship hoax."
CBS later confirmed the show was not prohibited and offered guidance on equal time obligations.

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Texas Senate nominee James Talarico falsely claimed CBS was prohibited from airing his interview on The Late Show.
Carr noted CBS told Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, that airing the interview could trigger the FCC's equal time rule.
Carr accused Talarico and Colbert of promoting a "censorship hoax."
CBS later confirmed the show was not prohibited and offered guidance on equal time obligations.