MRC Video Content Creator Justine Brooke Murray joined The Bottom Line on Fox Business Tuesday evening to deliver a blistering takedown of Stephen Colbert’s latest meltdown — one that wasn’t just sloppy comedy, but a blatant lie aired to millions of viewers.
Colbert recently claimed that CBS and the FCC blocked an interview with Texas State Rep. James Talerico, who is currently running for U.S. Senate. In reality, CBS said its lawyers provided guidance on FCC equal-time rules, which require broadcasters to offer comparable airtime to all political candidates. The FCC did not prohibit the interview from airing.
Co-host Brian Brenberg observed, “It seems like every time we hear from Colbert, it’s some political diatribe.” Murray added, “This is also the same guy who cheered when President Trump was banned from all social media platforms."
Stephen Colbert thinks he's above the law... This is also the same guy who cheered when President Trump was banned from all social media platforms. @Justine_Brooke @FoxBusiness pic.twitter.com/okZLCCNHuZ
— Media Research Center (@theMRC) February 18, 2026
Colbert tried to spin the story into a false narrative of government censorship, exposing a clear example of left-wing media hypocrisy. Murray said of Colbert, “He thinks he is above the law. Our left-wing journalists apparently think that if they identify as so-called journalists, they can…violate FCC law.”
The bias extends beyond politics. Murray also discussed left-wing media attacks on a Valentine’s Day party for young conservatives held in Washington, DC. “This is a mindset that attracts a lot of miserable and desperate people…they see love, they see success, they see those things as oppressive,” Murray said, highlighting how outlets like Vanity Fair mocked young conservatives simply trying to connect.
"Leftism is a mindset that attracts a lot of miserable and desperate people who are looking for company. They see love and success as oppressive."@Justine_Brooke slams the media for attacking young conservatives attending a Valentine's Day party. pic.twitter.com/PQdUPdCNKm
— Media Research Center (@theMRC) February 18, 2026
Colbert’s meltdown is just the latest example of a broader trend the Media Research Center has repeatedly documented: elitist media bias and a lack of accountability. Late-night shows increasingly put partisanship ahead of comedy. As Murray said, “Now the late shows are all therapy sessions.” Americans deserve late-night hosts who entertain, not turn current events into partisan theater over public airwaves.
