Stephen Colbert says CBS forbid interview of Democrat because of FCC threat

Could have just invited Ken Paxton if all he wanted to do was inform voters.

This is higly abusive. Talks shows have been generally considered exempt from the Equal Time provision since the Regan administration. It it was applied consistently Fox News is basically violating it 24 hours a day.

Use publicly owned airwaves, expect to have to abide by the campaign finance rules. Can't just donate excellent coverage to just one candidate.