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James Talarico
February 27, 2026
Right Now With Perry Bacon
Transcript: Why Crockett v. Talarico Is Down to the Wire in Texas
Journalist Justin Miller explains why both the Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate primaries in Texas are are so close.
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February 27, 2026
Right Now With Perry Bacon
Why Crockett vs. Talarico Has Come Down to the Wire in Texas
Journalist Justin Miller explains why both the Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate primaries in Texas are so close.
Video is available for this article
February 18, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Stephen Colbert Slams CBS Defense Over Scrapped Interview
The late-night TV host said CBS is lying about their conversations on his interview with Texas state Representative James Talarico.
February 17, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
FCC Attempt to Kill Stephen Colbert Interview Completely Backfires
Stephen Colbert’s interview with Texas state Representative James Talarico is one of his most viewed ever.
February 17, 2026
Edith Olmsted
Colbert Exposes CBS for Collaborating With the Trump Administration
The network pulled Stephen Colbert’s interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico amid pressure from the FCC.

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