CBS封锁了Stephen Colbert与德克萨斯共和国詹姆斯·塔拉里科的采访, CBS blocked Stephen Colbert’s interview with Texas Rep. James Talarico over FCC rules, sparking criticism over political motives.

Stephen Colbert于2026年2月17日透露, CBS封锁了他计划与民主党得克萨斯州代表James Talarico的访谈, Stephen Colbert revealed on February 17, 2026, that CBS blocked his planned interview with Democratic Texas State Representative James Talarico, citing concerns over the FCC’s equal time rule. 该网络既禁止播出采访内容,也禁止讨论取消采访。 The network prohibited both airing the interview and discussing its cancellation. 科尔伯特批评了这一决定,认为是政治动机驱动的,特别是因为公平竞争委员会主席已表示对现有脱口秀豁免可能有所改变。 Colbert criticized the decision, suggesting it was driven by political motives, especially as the FCC chairman had signaled potential changes to an existing talk show exemption. 尽管禁止采访, 整个采访仍张贴在节目YouTube频道上, Despite the ban, the full interview was posted on the show’s YouTube channel, though Colbert could not promote it on air. 塔拉里科是参议院候选人，已筹集超过2000万美元，并在3月3日的初选前获得了广泛支持。 Talarico, a Senate candidate, has raised over $20 million and gained widespread support ahead of the March 3 primary.