Stephen Colbert engaged in a public row with CBS and the FCC after the network allegedly blocked a broadcast interview with James Talarico, a Texas Democrat running for the U.S. Senate. During his February 16, 2026, monologue, Stephen told his audience that CBS lawyers had forbidden him “in no uncertain terms” from airing the interview or even mentioning its cancellation on air. CBS disputed it, claiming they merely provided “legal guidance” that broadcasting the interview would trigger the FCC’s “equal-time rule.”
According to the rule, the show would be required to give comparable airtime to James Talarico’s opponent, Rep. Jasmine Crockett. Disregarding broadcast regulations, Stephen conducted a 15-minute interview with James and posted it on The Late Show‘s YouTube channel. In the video, the politician and the host suggested the move was an attempt to suppress Democratic momentum in Texas and protect Republican incumbents, prompting intense online scrutiny. The buzz surrounding Stephen has brought the spotlight on his wife, Evelyn, his biggest support in times like these.
Who is Evelyn McGee-Colbert, Stephen Colbert’s wife?
