Staff Reports
The political landscape often feels like a circus, and in a recent episode of the Steven Cobear Show, it may have reached new heights of entertainment—or absurdity, depending on your perspective. Cobear, a self-proclaimed victim of liberal bias, is up in arms about CBS’s decision to spike an interview with Texas Democrat James Telerico. Telerico is the likely Senate nominee for a party that seems to prioritize virtue signaling over substance. The reason behind the cancellation was not simply an affront to the airwaves, but a complex legal web known as the Equal Time Rule, a rule that, by all appearances, Cobear would rather ignore in his latest tirade.
This Equal Time Rule, a remnant from the olden days of broadcasting, requires that if a station gives airtime to one political candidate, it must offer the same opportunity to their opponents. While this rule is somewhat archaic in the era of streaming and social media, CBS chose not to take the risk of having to grant equal time to other Democratic candidates, such as Representative Jasmine Crockett, who seems to be in over her head in the race. Instead, the network decided to air Telerico’s segment on its YouTube channel. Is that really worth getting this worked up about? Cobear seems to think so, as he channels his inner victimhood on live TV.
Cobear argues that CBS’s actions are part of a larger narrative, painting himself as a coal miner trapped in a liberal echo chamber where alternative views are forcibly muffled. It’s almost as if he’s hoping for a pink slip from the network to bolster his claims of persecution by the so-called mainstream media, which he readily characterizes as the “Democratic advertising agency.” In reality, it might be wise for Cobear to understand that airing Telerico was within CBS’s discretion and not a grand conspiracy against him or his views.
Moreover, Cobear has some interesting theories about Telerico’s political stance. He likens him to Pete Buttigieg, suggesting that the new crop of Democrats is merely recycling old talking points while draping themselves in a faux sense of piety. Telerico’s attempt to weave religion into political debates raises questions about sincerity in a party that once claimed a more secular approach to governance. Cobear expertly illustrates how Telerico asserts that loving one’s neighbor includes disregarding centuries of biblical interpretation. It’s almost as if they’ve found a new way to reinterpret scripture that conveniently aligns with contemporary liberal objectives.
And speaking of contemporary, the pushback from Democratic lawmakers against CBS raises eyebrows. With promises of investigations, they threaten to turn Congress into a never-ending circus of accusations instead of productive governance. While they chase shadows, the American people are left wondering when the focus will shift back to the issues that matter—like inflation, crime, and education. Ironically, Cobear’s frustration stems from the same source as the politicians he critiques: a systemic unwillingness to confront real issues when it’s easier to point fingers and hold press conferences.
As amusing as Cobear’s interaction with CBS is, it serves as a reminder of the convoluted machinations of our political discourse. In an age where social media sways opinions faster than a talk show can spin a story, the traditional rules governing political coverage seem laughably outdated. It’s crucial for viewers to cut through the noise—whether from Cobear’s rants or Telerico’s interviews. They deserve the truth, not a performance on a poorly scripted stage.
