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EXCLUSIVE – An interview by Stephen Colbert with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico intended for broadcast on CBS but instead posted only online has now drawn 85 million views across YouTube and social media.
The two Texas Democrats have the largest TikTok followings of any candidates in competitive statewide races, according to a TIME analysis
The comments come after two interviews involving Talarico on ABC and CBS have made headlines in the past week.
Controversy surrounding a CBS “Late Show” segment with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico has given the Democratic rising star a new burst of momentum just as early voting kicks off in the Lone Star State.
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Colbert hosts Jon Ossoff in first political interview since Talarico dust-up — senator fumes about ‘censorship’ in ‘Trump’s America’
Jon Ossoff joined Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night — just days after Senate candidate James Talarico's interview was canned. The post Colbert Hosts Jon Ossoff in First Political Interview Since Talarico Dust-Up — Senator Fumes About ‘Censorship’ in ‘Trump’s America’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Luke Touma broke down what he claims is the real reason the FCC has been going after U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D-TX) for appearing on shows.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico answers questions from the press after early voting at Gus Garcia Recreation Center in Austin Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico answers questions from the press after early voting at Gus Garcia Recreation Center in Austin Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert 's latest saga with his soon-to-be-former network is putting a national spotlight on a Texas state representative.