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Colbert Trashes CBS Lawyers Over Interview Spat

Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
Summary: Stephen Colbert criticizes CBS's handling of his interview withdrawal with James Talarico, calling their statement 'crap'.
WHO: Stephen Colbert
WHAT: Criticizes CBS's statement regarding interview withdrawal
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 11:54 AM ET
WHERE: New York
WHY: To express frustration over CBS's response to political pressure
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