Stephen Colbert Claims FCC Guidance Blocks Interview with Democratic Candidate

Stephen Colbert announced that he was prevented from broadcasting an interview with a Democratic Senate candidate due to new guidance from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the Trump administration. New York Times posted on X, highlighting Colbert's assertion that the FCC's updated rules on equal airtime for political candidates were the reason behind the decision. The guidance reportedly aims to ensure balanced media coverage during election periods, impacting how political interviews are aired on television. Colbert expressed his concerns about the implications of these regulations on media freedom and political discourse.