Senate candidate James Talarico raises $2.5 million after Stephen Colbert interview …

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert/YouTube Texas Senate Democratic candidate James Talarico spoke with Stephen Colbert on Feb. 16, 2026, after Colbert said his network blocked the show from airing the interview. James Talarico raised more than $2 million for his U.S. Senate campaign after his interview with Stephen Colbert was shared on YouTube, his campaign said. Earlier this week, Colbert accused his network, CBS, of blocking an interview with Talarico from airing during his television broadcast. Talarico stated in a press release that his Senate campaign had raised $2.5 million in the 24 hours “following his censored” interview. “This is a campaign of, by, and for the people — so I’m proud that neighbors from all across our state and country stood together to defend free speech,” Talarico said. “This is the most dangerous kind of cancel culture, the kind that comes from the top. A threat to one of our First Amendment rights is a threat to all of our First Amendment rights.” Sign up for the Hello, Houston! daily newsletter to get local reports like this delivered directly to your inbox. On Monday, Talarico was set to appear on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on CBS.
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