Stephen Colbert has publicly criticized CBS for allegedly blocking his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, suggesting that the network acted out of fear of backlash from the Trump administration and the FCC. Colbert claims that CBS executives pulled the interview just as early voting started in Texas, leading to accusations of censorship and political bias. CBS has denied these allegations, stating that the decision was not influenced by external pressures. The situation has sparked significant public interest, with millions reportedly watching the interview after Colbert shared it on YouTube. Critics, including an FCC commissioner, have weighed in, calling the incident a troubling example of censorship in media.