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Colbert Says CBS Blocked Democrat Talarico Interview
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0:16Now PlayingCBS late-night host Stephen Colbert says he was barred from airing an interview with Democrat James Talarico by network lawyers concerned the appearance would violate federal fairness rules.
CBS denied barring the candidate's interview, saying his appearance would trigger a federal equal-time requirement that his opponents also be allowed to appear.
The interview with Talarico was posted to the show's YouTube channel, where Colbert and Talarico discussed the FCC's rule, issues around free speech and the separation of church and state.
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