Stephen Colbert Shook Up Late-Night Twice, but His Push Into Politics Could Have Ultimately Hurt the Format

Stephen Colbert in 2016 tried to bring together a nation that was coming apart. On Election Night, Colbert and crew mounted a ...
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Colbert accused of election 'stunt' to push Talarico ahead of Crockett in Texas Democratic primary

Whether it was the tipping point will be up for debate, but some media observers are arguing James Talarico's late-night interview controversy with liberal CBS host Stephen Colbert helped him defeat ...

Now in America with Russ Mitchell: Autopsy report of 2024 election, Trump’s arch approval, Colbert saying goodbye

Now in America with Russ Mitchell: Autopsy report of 2024 election, Trump’s arch approval, Trump eases refrigerant rules, Colbert saying goodbye ...

Five reasons why Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in US history

A political scientist found that Democratic candidates who appeared on “The Colbert Report” experienced a 44% increase in ...
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Stephen Colbert explains shift toward politics on The Late Show

For more than a decade Stephen Colbert has shaped late-night TV with sharp wit and pointed commentary. Now, as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert heads toward its final broadcast in May, the host has ...
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5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history

Stephen Colbert’s final episode as host of “The Late Show” on May 21, 2026, won’t mark the end of his career. But as a scholar of political satire, I think it offers a chance to reflect on the lasting ...