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02/18/2026

Carr Responds to CBS, Colbert Fiasco

Just as it has with the public interest standard, the FCC is hoping to be more proactive when it comes to enforcing equal time rules.

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Found in: ABC / Anna Gomez / Brendan Carr / CBS / Donald Trump / fox news / James Talarico / Stephen Colbert / YouTube
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Effros: The Obscene Trap

Why the FCC’s new approach to equal time rules will lead to a mess.

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Found in: Brendan Carr / FCC / First Amendment / Jimmy Kimmel / Stephen Colbert / Steve Effros
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Colbert vs. Carr

The ramifications of the FCC’s recent equal time notice came to a head Monday when “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert told his audience that CBS refused to air a live interview with Texas House member James Talarico

By Cablefax Staff

Found in: Anna Gomez / Bob Corn-Revere / Brendan Carr / FCC / Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression / James Talarico / John Cornyn / Paramount / Stephen Colbert / YouTube
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Paramount-Skydance Wrap-Up

So what now that there’s a greenlight for New Paramount? Change.

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07/18/2025

Colbert Cancellation Sparks Strong Reactions

More than a few expletive-filled reactions followed Thursday night’s announcement that CBS is taking “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” off the air in May 2026.

By Cablefax Staff

Found in: Donald Trump / Paramount / Elizabeth Warren / Stephen Colbert / Anna Gomez / Jon Stewart / The Late Show with Stephen Colbert / Skydance / Comedy Central / CBS
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05/19/2020

ViacomCBS Upfront Kicks off

ViacomCBS’s two-day virtual upfront kicked off Monday, becoming the first official replacement for canceled in-person upfronts.

By Cablefax Staff

Found in: NBCU / CBS / Nick Jr. / ViacomCBS / Trevor Noah / James Corden / Stephen Colbert / Nickelodeon / Univision

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