Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas

By MEG KINNARD, JIM VERTUNO and JOHN HANNA

Posted 2/17/26

Stephen Colbert says his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico was pulled from Monday’s broadcast over fears it would violate “equal time” guidance from the Federal Communications …

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