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Colbert: CBS Censored Dem Interview Over FCC Threat

Stephen Colbert revealed that CBS prevented him from interviewing Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico due to a potential Federal Communications Commission (FCC) threat, according to multiple sources. Colbert made the announcement on a recent episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," stating that network lawyers directly informed him of the ban. The situation highlights the complexities of media regulations and their impact on political discourse.

Colbert explained that he was explicitly forbidden from interviewing Talarico. "We were told in no uncertain terms by our network's lawyers...that we could not have him on the broadcast," he said, as reported by Ars Technica and Hacker News. He further stated that he was also instructed not to mention the cancellation of the interview. The reason cited was the FCC's potential enforcement of the equal-time rule, which mandates that broadcasters provide equal opportunities for candidates during election periods.

This incident underscores the influence of regulatory bodies on media outlets. The equal-time rule, designed to ensure fairness in political coverage, can sometimes lead to restrictions on programming decisions. The network's decision, as described by Colbert, reflects a cautious approach to avoid potential penalties from the FCC.

In other news, Warner Bros. Discovery is considering a deal with Paramount, despite an existing merger agreement with Netflix, according to Ars Technica. Warner Bros. has given Paramount one week to submit its "best and final offer." The company has scheduled a special meeting for March 20 and recommended that shareholders vote for the Netflix merger.

Additionally, a verbal altercation occurred at the Winter Olympics curling competition. A dispute over minor rules led to a heated exchange between the third throwers from Canada and Sweden, as reported by Wired. The Canadian vice-skip, Marc Kennedy, responded to an accusation of cheating with strong language, which quickly gained attention on social media.

Finally, Wired also reported on an online forum where current and former Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officers discuss their views on the news and complain about their colleagues in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The forum provides a platform for officers to share their opinions and criticisms.

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