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Colbert Calls CBS Statement 'Crap' on Air
VERIFIEDColbert escalated his confrontation with CBS/Paramount, picking up the network's denial statement with a dog waste bag and challenging the corporation to 'stand up to these bullies.'
Talarico Raises $2.5 Million in 24 Hours
VERIFIEDThe censored Talarico interview generated 6.4 million YouTube views and $2.5 million in campaign donations in 24 hours — a textbook Streisand effect that made the censorship counterproductive.
CBS Blocks Colbert's Talarico Interview
VERIFIEDCBS lawyers told Colbert he could not broadcast his interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico — before the FCC had actually changed any rules. Colbert revealed the block on air and posted the interview to YouTube.
FCC Investigates The View Over Talarico Interview
VERIFIEDThe FCC sent a letter of inquiry to ABC over James Talarico's appearance on The View — the investigation that directly triggered CBS lawyers to preemptively block Colbert's interview.
Carr Issues Equal Time Guidance Targeting Talk Shows
VERIFIEDFCC Chairman Carr issued a Public Notice warning that late-night and daytime talk shows 'motivated by partisan purposes' could lose their exemption from equal time rules — while explicitly exempting conservative talk radio.