Event Brief
Colbert's CBS Interview Controversy with Talarico
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico was pulled by CBS due to FCC concerns.
WHO: Stephen Colbert, James Talarico, Anderson Cooper, Alex Weprin
WHAT: Interview pulled over FCC rule concerns
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 9:52 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Concerns over equal time rule by FCC
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