CBS late-night host Stephen Colbert shot back at his network Tuesday over its handling of his interview with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico of Texas. The host also said he was told by CBS not to discuss the matter on the air, a demand he ignored. Colbert conducted the interview with Talarico and posted it on YouTube, which is not under the FCC’s jurisdiction, where it attracted several million views. On Tuesday, Colbert claimed CBS management is kowtowing to Carr and showing a lack of corporate courage. Colbert has little to risk by publicly taking on CBS management as his program is ending in May.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 18, 2026 18:25 UTC