Colbert wrapped a copy of the network statement in a dog poop bag and tossed it.
FILE – This photo combination shows Stephen Colbert, left, in Los Angeles, Sept. 12, 2022, and Texas Rep. James Talarico, Aug. 16, 2025, in Chicago. On “The Late Show” Tuesday, Colbert said he was surprised by a statement from CBS denying that its lawyers told him he couldn’t show an interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico — which the host said had happened the night before.
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