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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett Says She Hasn't Been Invited on Colbert Show Since Opponent's Segment Was Pulled
Crockett claims she was never booked on the show after CBS decided not to air an interview with her Democratic opponent James Talarico.
Published on Mar. 1, 2026
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Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she was never invited on CBS' 'Late Night with Stephen Colbert' after her opponent's segment was pulled to comply with FCC guidelines. CBS decided not to air Colbert's interview with Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico on Monday due to the network's policies.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the challenges politicians can face in getting media coverage, especially when their opponents' segments are pulled from late night shows due to regulatory concerns. It raises questions about fairness and access in political media coverage.
The details
Crockett claims she was never booked on the Colbert show after CBS decided not to air an interview with her Democratic opponent James Talarico. The network pulled Talarico's segment to comply with FCC guidelines, though it's unclear exactly which guidelines were at issue.
- CBS decided not to air Colbert's interview with Talarico on Monday.
The players
Jasmine Crockett
A Democratic Texas state representative who claims she was never invited on the Colbert show after her opponent's segment was pulled.
James Talarico
A Democratic Texas state representative whose interview on the Colbert show was pulled by CBS to comply with FCC guidelines.
Stephen Colbert
The host of 'Late Night with Stephen Colbert' on CBS.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in the United States.
What they’re saying
“I was never invited on the show after that. I think it's very interesting that I was never invited on the show after that.”
— Jasmine Crockett, Democratic Texas State Representative (conservativeangle.com)
The takeaway
This incident highlights the challenges politicians can face in getting media coverage, especially when their opponents' segments are pulled from late night shows due to regulatory concerns. It raises questions about fairness and access in political media coverage.
