Stephen Colbert has raised concerns over censorship after CBS reportedly scrapped his planned interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. Colbert claims the decision was influenced by pressure from the Trump administration, particularly concerning new FCC guidelines on equal airtime for political candidates. As early voting begins in Texas, Colbert vocally criticized CBS for its refusal to air the interview, suggesting that the network acted out of fear of regulatory repercussions. Despite these claims, CBS has denied that the interview was officially prohibited from being aired. The situation has sparked widespread debate on media freedom and the implications of government influence on broadcast content.