Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico over Trump FCC "equal time" rule fears (Brendan Carr guidance).

The YouTube version exploded to 5M+ views — did it just hand Talarico a huge primary boost against Jasmine Crockett?

In this raw Substack Live, Chris Cillizza and Matt Lewis break it all down:

— How the controversy helps Talarico nationally but maybe not in Texas Dem primary voting

— Plus, SCOTUS retirement rumors

— Mitch McConnell's tragic legacy

— AOC's Munich flub — What Democrats need to win big in 2026.

— And MUCH more!

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