What's Behind Stephen Colbert's Fight with CBS over an Interview

Stephen Colbert says CBS didn't let him air an interview because of the equal time rule. What is that, anyway?

The nearly century-old rule requires broadcasters to give equal opportunity to candidates who are running for the same position. Talk shows have long been exempt, but the FCC under Trump is changing that, according to experts.

Terry Moran Jumps to Colbert Defense, Faceplants Instead With Reagan's Johnny Carson Appearance

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What's behind Stephen Colbert's fight with CBS over an interview

An inquiry raised concerns at CBS that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" could be targeted next.

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from his public dispute with CBS bosses over what he can air on his show

The Odds: Colbert doubles down in public fight with CBS

CNN News Central’s John Berman and chief data analyst Harry Enten dig through the data on whether Stephen Colbert’s rift with CBS could actually be helping a Texas Democrat who the network allegedly sidelined from Colbert’s late night tv show.