Politics Feb 20 Texas' Senate primary race between Crockett and Talarico ramps up after pulled Colbert interview By John Hanna, Jamie Stengle, Associated Press
Politics Feb 19 FCC is investigating ABC's 'The View' over 'equal time' rule, chairman says The Trump administration has taken steps to clamp down on talk shows, which the FCC has suggested may be “motivated by partisan purposes.”… By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Politics Feb 18 What is the 'equal time' rule that Colbert says led CBS to pull his Talarico interview? Stephen Colbert's comments that network executives pulled his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico over fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration has prompted a conversation about the rules governing how media outlets treat political… By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Politics Feb 18 Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from dispute with CBS over what he can air On “The Late Show” Tuesday, Colbert said he was surprised by a statement from CBS denying that its lawyers told him he couldn't show an interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. He then took a copy of the… By David Bauder, Associated Press
Nation Feb 17 Watch 6:42 After Colbert says CBS blocked interview, FCC commissioner weighs in on 'equal time' Late-night host Stephen Colbert is going after his soon-to-be former network, saying CBS blocked him from airing an interview with James Talarico, a Texas Democrat running for the Senate. CBS says it did not prohibit the broadcast, but advised Colbert… By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Genesis Magpayo
Feb 17 Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled candidate interview ahead of early voting in Texas By Meg Kinnard, Jim Vertuno, John Hanna, Associated Press Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night's broadcast over network fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration on giving equal time to political candidates. Continue reading
Sep 18 Reactions pour in about ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show By Associated Press President Donald Trump, who is often a target of Kimmel's jokes, applauded the move in a social media post. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 8:18 CBS says Colbert cancelation was financial decision, but timing raises questions By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins Broadcast TV’s highest-rated late-night talk show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is being cancelled. Paramount called it a financial decision, but the timing is raising questions. Stephanie Sy discussed the cancellation of the show with NPR television critic Eric… Continue watching
Jul 18 Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' canceled by CBS, ends May 2026 By Alicia Rancilio, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The most recent ratings from Nielsen show Colbert gaining viewers so far this year and winning his timeslot among broadcasters, with about 2.417 million viewers across 41 new episodes. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 9:09 Stephen and Evie Colbert on family, food and the stories behind their new cookbook By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport Stephen Colbert has been making America laugh for decades. His wife, Evie McGee Colbert, has often gotten a mention and makes regular cameos on "The Late Show." The couple is sharing what makes their partnership work, especially in the kitchen,… Continue watching