Politics on Late Night - Page 3

May 21, 2026

Colbert's final year marked by attacks on Trump, liberal talking points and celebs kissing his ring

Stephen Colbert transformed CBS' long-running late-night show into #Resistance television, dedicating monologues to attacking President Donald Trump and elevating Democrats.

May 20, 2026

Jon Stewart downplays late-night bias, insists Trump obsession is just a 'portion' of Colbert's 'joy machine'

Jon Stewart downplayed late-night TV's obsession with opposing President Donald Trump on "The Late Show," saying the focus on them being against president was "ridiculous framing."

May 20, 2026

USA Today calls Stephen Colbert, America's least funny comedian, a 'gallant comic avenger'

CBS reportedly lost around $40 million per year on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," which relied heavily on political commentary over comedy.

May 19, 2026

Greg Gutfeld: Colbert did nothing but 'safe comedy'

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the 'Gutfeld!' panel discuss Stephen Colbert's politically charged comedy.

May 19, 2026

A look back at Stephen Colbert's most partisan moments as 'The Last Show' host

A look back at Stephen Colbert's most partisan moments as "The Late Show" host from dancing with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to starring at a Biden fundraiser.

May 18, 2026

John Oliver echoes Letterman's profane CBS send-off in tribute to Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' finale

John Oliver paid tribute to Stephen Colbert ahead of his "Late Show" finale, echoing David Letterman's profane sign-off criticizing CBS for the cancellation.

May 17, 2026

Byron Allen vows no politics in Colbert’s old time slot, doesn't care 'who you vote for'

Byron Allen said on CNN that "Comics Unleashed" will steer clear of politics as it moves into Stephen Colbert's late-night time slot on CBS in May.

May 16, 2026

Conservatives targeted overwhelmingly for ‘Saturday Night Live’s’ political jabs, analysis finds

A NewsBusters analysis says 91% of Saturday Night Live's jokes targeted conservatives this season, with President Trump as the top punching bag.

May 16, 2026

Bill Maher offers a stark warning for Democrats coddling antisemites, calls out ‘woke idiots’ in the party

Bill Maher blasts Democrats for refusing to condemn antisemitism as Israel marks its 78th birthday, asking where they stand on anti-Jewish rhetoric.

May 15, 2026

David Letterman drops F-bomb, destroys CBS property in defiant final 'Late Show' appearance with Colbert

David Letterman and Stephen Colbert threw furniture and watermelons off the Ed Sullivan Theater roof at a CBS logo on Thursday as "The Late Show" nears its end.