Podcast Summary: Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Episode 1305 | Is Trump Targeting Talarico? Colbert’s Lie Exposed
Date: February 18, 2026
Host: Allie Beth Stuckey, Blaze Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This episode dives into progressive Texas State Rep. James Talarico’s claims regarding a so-called “forbidden” Colbert interview, the truth behind the story, and critiques Talarico’s comments on Christianity and politics. Allie also recaps her experience moderating the Texas Republican Attorney General debate and ends with a commentary on the rise of activism in adult doll communities. The tone is candid, direct, occasionally tongue-in-cheek, and unmistakably conservative-Christian.

Key Topics & Insights

1. Allie’s Birthday and Team Tradition (02:00)

• Allie celebrates her 34th birthday, mentioning her team's running joke about “inaccurate depictions of dinosaurs.”
• She acknowledges fun inside jokes, such as being called "Commissar of MAGA Morality" (a Hillary Clinton jab) and "Pastel Hate Influencer" (a Media Matters label).

Quote (Allie, 02:20):
"Thank you to Hillary Clinton for giving me that wonderful moniker. And thank you to my team for celebrating with super fun and very thoughtful gifts. They're so sweet. Best team ever. Best audience ever."

2. Birthday Fundraiser: Scarlet Hope (04:40)

• Allie promotes the organization Scarlet Hope, encouraging donations to help exploited women, especially those in the adult entertainment industry, sharing the Gospel and offering material support.

Quote (Allie, 05:50):
"I would really encourage you to go to scarlethope.org... help these women who are made in the image of God but have maybe been told their entire lives that they're worth nothing, that they are unlovable. We want these women to know the good news of the Gospel."

3. The “Forbidden” Talarico-Colbert Interview Explored (10:40–22:00)

Background

• James Talarico, Texas progressive, claims his Colbert interview was suppressed by the FCC at Trump’s behest.
• Colbert and Talarico promoted the interview as “what Trump doesn’t want you to see.”
• The interview gained over 5 million YouTube views and became a major fundraising moment for Talarico.

Debunking the Narrative

• Allie explains that CBS was not “prohibited” by the FCC or Trump. It was a standard legal consideration: airing a candidate triggers equal-time rules, requiring the opponent (Jasmine Crockett) to have comparable airtime.
• The “equal time rule” is nearly a century old (since the Radio Act of 1926; now §315 of the Communications Act).
• CBS explicitly said no pressure came from Trump or the FCC; Colbert’s narrative was strategic marketing.

Quote (Allie, 13:20):
"This is the guidance [CBS] gave to Stephen Colbert's show... which means Stephen Colbert knows this. He's been in television for a long time, and he still ran with this false narrative, which is brilliant marketing, but it's a lie."

Quote (CBS via Brian Stelter, paraphrased at 14:30):
"The Late Show was not prohibited by CBS from broadcasting an interview... [they] provided legal guidance that the broadcast could trigger the equal time rule..."

4. Talarico’s Claims on Christianity and Politics

Progressive Christianity: False Gospel and Biblical Response (21:00–29:00)

• Talarico claims abortion and gay marriage “aren’t mentioned in the Bible” and that true Christianity is about social works, citing Matthew 25.
• Allie directly counters, quoting Ephesians 2:8-10 and detailing biblical Christian doctrine—that salvation is by faith, not works.

Quote (Talarico via Colbert interview, 20:05):
"They convinced a lot of our fellow Christians that the most important issues were abortion and gay marriage. Two issues that aren't mentioned in the Bible. Two issues that Jesus never talked about..."

Allie’s Response (20:41):
"Ephesians 2, 8, 10 says, by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing. It is a gift of God, not a result of work. So that no one may boast..."

• She rebuts the "Bible silence" argument, noting the Commandment "you shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13) applies to abortion, and both Old and New Testament passages prohibit homosexual activity (Romans 1, 1 Corinthians 6).
• Talarico, according to Allie, undermines core Christian doctrines, e.g., exclusivity of Christ (John 14:6), and refers to other religions as spiritual resources.

Quote (Allie, 23:40):
"The man is not a Christian by any definition of what a Christian is. It’s not enough to just believe Jesus said some good things. ... Do you believe the gospel?"

5. “Separation of Church and State” & Colbert as ‘Ideal Christian’ (28:13–32:30)

• Talarico promotes strict separation of church and state, framing progressive policies as loving "all our neighbors."
• Allie argues Christian love involves truth-telling and Gospel sharing—not “forcing” religion, but also not ceding moral input in public life.
• She clarifies that “separation” was intended to protect the church from state interference, not to exclude God from law.
• Critiques Talarico for using scripture to champion progressive causes while calling Colbert “the model Christian.”

Quote (Talarico, 28:13):
"That boundary between church and state doesn't just benefit the state or our democracy... it also benefits the church."

Allie’s Response (28:48):
"The separation of church and state is not the separation of God in law. That is impossible. You can't separate morality from law..."

Quote (Talarico to Colbert, 31:58):
"You have really shown people in this country what Christianity should be and what it means to actually live out the teachings of Jesus, even in a talk show."

Allie’s Reflection (32:16):
"If James Talarico, someone who is like the ‘did God really say’ of our generation... is the one telling you you’re a good Christian, that should cause some major self-evaluation."

6. Debate Recap: Texas Republican Attorney General Candidates (34:00–47:50)

• Allie describes her experience moderating the Republican AG debate—her preparation, approach, and goals.
• She highlights moments where candidates addressed key issues:

Islamification of Texas (43:12)

Quote (Aaron Wright, candidate):
"Islam is incompatible with Western civilization... I'm going to smoke out the Sharia pushers by an overwhelming force of investigations..."

Abortion Pills in Texas (45:08)

Quote (Aaron Wright):
"We need to act and the states need to pressure the FDA to get it right."

Illegal Immigration & SB4 (46:55)

Quote (Aaron Wright):
"Anyone that is in the way of President Trump’s deportation agenda...the AG can sue them for three things. And I will."

• Debate exchanges get heated, with critics debating over how aggressively to pursue soft-on-crime DAs and other hot-button issues.
• Allie encourages Texas voters to vote early and notes, "politics matters because policy matters, because people matter."

7. Adult Dolls as Political Activism (50:00–57:50)

• Allie shares a bizarre trend: adults using dolls (e.g., American Girl dolls) to stage progressive activism on social media.
• She describes influencers using dolls to protest ICE, Trump, and other conservative causes—calling this phenomenon both sad and spiritually troubling.
• Allie comments on the broader issue of adult infantilization and the "adultification" of childhood.

Quote (Allie, 55:10):
"If you're not watching this, she has all of these dolls... She's got one in a wheelchair that says, 'resist fascism.' ...We need a job, girly. We need a hobby. We need to go to church. Oh, my gosh."

• Ends with a reflection on “spiritual disorder” behind these cultural oddities.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On Talarico’s claims:
  "[Colbert] still ran with this false narrative, which is brilliant marketing, but it's a lie." — Allie (13:20)
• On progressive Christianity:
  "Do you believe the gospel? ...If you don't believe those things... then you're not a Christian." — Allie (23:40)
• On debate moderation:
  "Politics matter because policy matters, because people matter. People matter to God, and therefore, they matter to us." — Allie (47:50)
• On doll activism:
  "We need a job, girly. We need a hobby. We need to go to church. ...There is something deeper spiritually going on here..." — Allie (55:10)

Structure and Flow

• Birthday and team anecdotes set a personable tone.
• Swift shift to cultural critique: Talarico-Colbert controversy, then “progressive Christianity.”
• In-depth theological refutation, grounded in scriptural citation and a call to orthodox doctrine.
• Transition to politics: behind-the-scenes debate prep, anecdotes, and policy-heavy discussion.
• Closes with a comedic but pointed take on American culture’s “doll activism” trend.
• Throughout, Allie’s voice is empathetic yet unapologetically confrontational toward left-leaning cultural and theological trends.

Useful for Listeners Who Missed the Episode Because…

• Recaps the real Colbert-Talarico story—not just media framing.
• Presents the conservative Christian position on disputed scripture topics.
• Provides insight into Texas Republican politics and what’s at stake.
• Offers a peek into unique subcultures (doll activism) as evidence of Allie’s broader social critique.
• Maintains an entertaining, highly engaged, and scriptural tone throughout.

Additional Resources:

• scarlethope.org – For birthday donations
• sharethearrows.com – Info & tickets for Allie’s women’s conference
• Blaze TV YouTube/X – AG debate replay
• Episode’s Timestamped Highlights:
  • Colbert/Talarico topic: 10:40–22:00
  • Progressive Christianity: 21:00–29:00
  • Debate recap: 34:00–47:50
  • Doll activism: 50:00–57:50

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