Louder with Crowder—Episode Summary

Episode: Liar Liar: Stephen Colbert Gets His BS Debunked by CBS & A Strong Independent Black Woman
Date: February 18, 2026
Host: Steven Crowder
Main Participants: Steven Crowder, Gerald Morgan, Guest/Co-host(s)

Overview:

This episode of “Louder with Crowder” centers on two major themes:

1. The media's anti-white narrative—Crowder and team address what they see as an overtly hostile trend of mainstream media headlines critiquing "whiteness" and the concept of anti-white racism.
2. Fact-checking Stephen Colbert and the CBS controversy—Crowder systematically debunks recent claims made by Stephen Colbert, Texas candidate James Talarico, and Representative Jasmine Crockett regarding censorship, the FCC, and equal time rules in broadcast media.

Alongside these main topics, the team takes aim at socialist politics in NYC, discusses property taxes and economic migration, and maintains a tone of politically incorrect humor and banter throughout.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The “Unbearable Whiteness” Media Narrative

• Crowder highlights a proliferation of headlines across mainstream publications with themes about the "problem" of whiteness (e.g., “the problem with Vermont’s whiteness” or “Everest is too white”), suggesting these articles foster anti-white sentiment.

• Research Confirmation:

  • The team asserts that over 200 such headlines are real.
  • “We’ve gone through over 100 of these and they all check out.” (Crowder, 13:36)

• Satirical Role Reversal:

  • Crowder flips the narrative:
    • “Let me just change one thing. The problem with Detroit’s blackness... The unbearable blackness of being in nursing.”
    • Emphasizes such language would be unacceptable if targeted at any other group.

• Discussion on the Double Standard:

  • The phrase “the unbearable whiteness of being” is critiqued as inherently racist by Crowder:
    • “The only qualifier that you are offering up as a negative is whiteness. Isn’t it incumbent upon you to explain to me?” (Crowder, 19:27)
  • Crowder argues that positive aspects of “whiteness” (education, ingenuity, low crime rates, technological advancement) are ignored.

Notable Quote:

• “Explain to me how it is not racism—the phrase ‘the unbearable whiteness of being.’” (Crowder, 22:44)

2. Late Night TV & The Death of Comedy

• Lowest Moment:

  • Crowder and co-hosts riff on what they think is the worst late-night TV moment, unanimously landing on Colbert’s “vaccine Broadway musical.”
  • “That’s the day the funny died.” (Crowder, 04:46)
  • Lampoons hypocrisy and perceived lack of comedic integrity in modern late-night TV.

• Colbert’s Political Agenda:

  • Colbert is accused of “propaganda—poorly done, mind you—to try and get people in line with a policy proposed by the Democratic Party.” (Crowder, 36:15)

3. Debunking Colbert’s CBS/FCC Claims

Claim 1: CBS Censored Colbert

• Crowder highlights Colbert’s on-air statement that network lawyers stopped him from airing an interview with James Talarico, and claims he couldn't even acknowledge this.
  • Colbert: “We were told in no uncertain terms by our network's lawyers that we could not have him on… I could not mention me not having him on.” (29:33)
• Crowder’s Fact Check:
  • “None of which happened.” (Crowder, 29:58)
  • CBS, Brian Stelter, and Jasmine Crockett each confirm that CBS offered guidance due to the FCC’s equal time rule for candidates—not political censorship.
  • Stelter confirms: “The Late Show was not prohibited by CBS from broadcasting the interview with Rep. James Talarico…” (31:43)

Claim 2: The Equal Time Rule Exception for Talk Shows

• Colbert and Talarico claim the FCC’s rule shouldn’t apply to talk shows and cite a recent letter from Commissioner Brendan Carr.
• Crowder’s Fact Check:
  • “There’s never been any type of formal exception for talk shows.” (Crowder, 35:39)
  • The FCC affirms no talk show exemption exists unless the program is bona fide news—which late night shows are not.

Claim 3: Censorship or Political Bias?

• The Crowder team notes CBS’ actual legal guidance was to ensure both Democratic primary candidates (Talarico and Crockett) had equal access.
  • “This story in no way involves a Republican… equal time would mean two Democrats.” (Crowder, 34:01)

Claim 4: Crockett Had Already Had ‘Equal Time’

• Colbert argued that Jasmine Crockett had already been featured. Crowder counters by referencing the timeline:
  • Crockett hadn’t announced her candidacy until after her last appearance (Crowder, 45:33)

Media as Victim vs. Bully

• “They claim to be a victim while they are bullying… one of the worst offenders, Colbert and his staff… have hit us with no less than seven BS copyright claims on YouTube…” (Crowder, 46:54)

Notable Quotes:

• “Brian Stelter saying they’re lying. Jasmine Crockett saying that they’re lying, and the FCC saying that they’re lying. Is anybody on their side on this?” (Guest/Co-host, 38:05)
• “This is absolute projection. We’re the victim… while he claims to be a victim and silenced, at $12 million a year, I believe.” (Crowder, 46:54)

4. Socialism and Taxation in New York City

• Crowder seizes on recent statements by NYC politicians pushing higher taxes on the wealthy and property taxes to cover large city budget deficits (attributed in part to social services for illegal immigrants).

• “The current New York City budget is $127 billion. That’s doubled in the last 15 years. The current gap… $5.4 billion. The low-end annual estimated cost of illegals to NYC: at least $5 billion.” (Crowder, 55:12)

• Crowder contends that increasing property taxes ultimately hurts renters and small property owners, not the billionaires:

  • “For every $1 in property tax increases… landlords pass anywhere from $0.50 to $0.89 per dollar to tenants.” (Philadelphia Reserve Study cited, 61:10)

Notable Quote:

• “This is a plan to hurt you, to make it unpleasant. If you think that Mamdani doesn’t know your rent costs will go up… you’re a fool.” (Crowder, 63:31)

5. Tone, Humor, and Satirical Commentary

• Throughout, Crowder employs irreverent humor, impersonations, and purposely “politically incorrect” jokes, especially when referencing identity politics, race, and the woke media environment.
• Banter continuously emphasizes their show’s unfiltered, “no-nonsense” style:
  • “My empathy now goes out the window when there’s a pattern, a lifelong pattern of lying. I despise you more than a worthy opponent.” (Crowder, 53:22)

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

On the anti-white headlines:

• “We’ve gone through over 100 of these and they all check out.” (Crowder, 13:36)
• “The only qualifier that you are offering up as a negative is whiteness…You said that our immutable characteristic, whiteness, is unbearable.” (Crowder, 19:27)

On Colbert’s claims:

• “None of which happened.” (Crowder, 29:58)
• “There’s never been any type of formal exception for talk shows.” (Crowder, 35:39)
• “Brian Stelter saying they’re lying…Jasmine Crockett…FCC…Is anybody on their side on this?” (Guest/Co-host, 38:05)

On NYC tax and budget issues:

• “The low-end annual estimated cost of illegals to New York City: at least $5 billion…Found your deficit problem. Solved.” (Crowder, 55:12)

Important Timestamps for Key Segments

• Anti-white media headlines/whiteness discussion: 13:03–18:57, 19:47–22:44
• Satire on late night TV, Colbert, and vaccine musical: 04:46–06:05, 36:15–37:29
• Breakdown of Colbert/CBS controversy: 29:33–39:38
• Fact-checking CBS, FCC & equal time rule: 34:48–37:54
• NYC socialist politics, property taxes, and economic migration: 54:03–63:31

Memorable Moments

• The show mocks the “vaccine Broadway musical” as the nadir of TV comedy, fueling a wider critique of late-night shows’ political slant.
• Crowder role-plays the “race swap” headline scenario to highlight alleged anti-white double standards in mainstream media.
• Detailed, documented fact-checking against Colbert’s version of the CBS incident, with supporting audio from Brian Stelter, the FCC, and Jasmine Crockett.
• Repeated references to copyright claims filed by Colbert’s team against Crowder, framing it as hypocrisy.

Summary Takeaway

The episode argues that mainstream media and left-leaning entertainers like Colbert foster anti-white sentiment and use exaggerated claims of censorship and victimhood for political advantage. Crowder presents sourced fact checks, characterizes the left as “crybullies,” and warns of the consequences of progressive tax policies. The humor is blunt, provocative, and intended to both ridicule and challenge the mainstream narrative.

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