Talarico reportedly knew Colbert interview wouldn't air on TV before he left to film it

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico knew his interview with late-night host Stephen Colbert wouldn't air on television before he left for New York to do it, The New York Times reported on Saturday.

"Days before the trip, Mr. Colbert’s producers told them the network — nervous about federal regulators — would only post the interview online. The Talarico campaign had a choice: Cancel the trip and crow about the Trump administration trying to muzzle him, or say nothing, film the segment, and hope Mr.