CBS accused of ‘corporate capitulation’ amid row over Colbert interview with Democrat – US politics live
Source: US news | The Guardian · Bias: Center Left
Summary
Stephen Colbert said the network told him not to air an interview with a Texas Democrat running for SenateCBS earlier this week attempted to address Stepen Colbert’s allegations about a corporate mandate not to broadcast the James Talarico interview.“The Late Show was not prohibited by CBS from broadcasting the interview with Rep. James Talarico,” the network said in a statement.This is yet another troubling example of corporate capitulation in the face of this administration’s broader campaign to censor and control speech.The FCC has no lawful authority to pressure broadcasters for political purposes or to create a climate that chills free expression. Continue reading...
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