Event Brief
Colbert Claims CBS Blocked Interview with Talarico
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 12:28 AM ET
Summary: Stephen Colbert alleges CBS prevented an interview with Texas candidate James Talarico over FCC concerns.
WHO: Stephen Colbert, James Talarico
WHAT: CBS blocked an interview
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 8:51 PM ET
WHERE: Texas
WHY: Fears of violating new FCC guidance
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