Politics on Late Night - Page 8

April 26, 2026

From Southern clubs to Netflix: How clean comic Derrick Stroup is stopping audiences in their tracks

Comedian Derrick Stroup talks his hit Netflix special "Nostalgic," his clean comedy style and bringing Alabama toughness to the New York comedy scene.

April 24, 2026

Obama chooses supporter Stephen Colbert for debut interview at controversial presidential center

Barack Obama tapped ally Stephen Colbert for his first interview from the Obama Presidential Center, drawing derision from conservative commentators.

April 24, 2026

Late-night targets Trump attendance at White House Correspondents Dinner with impressions, 'alternative' roast

Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert took aim at Trump's White House Correspondents dinner attendance and the lack of a comedian host during their shows on Thursday.

April 20, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel Ignores Eric Swalwell Resignation After Saying It'd Be 'Shameful' To Avoid Political Topics

Jimmy Kimmel accused of hypocrisy for choosing to ignore the Eric Swalwell scandal despite vowing to cover political news on his late-night show.

April 18, 2026

BROADCAST BIAS: Major media ignored Swalwell scandal until Democrats wanted him gone

Rep. Eric Swalwell's swift fall from leading California governor candidate to congressional resignation exposes massive media bias by omission.

April 15, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel fires back at critics telling him how to do his job as late-night comedian

Jimmy Kimmel pushed back on critics telling him how to do his job, arguing on Michelle Obama's podcast that his job is whatever he decides it is.

April 15, 2026

Kimmel, Colbert silent on Eric Swalwell scandal after platforming Democrat

"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" have not addressed Eric Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct scandals on Monday or Tuesday.

April 14, 2026

David Letterman speaks out on CBS replacing Colbert's show, says network doesn't want to 'spend any money'

Late-night icon David Letterman said CBS ended "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" over costs, knocking the network for not wanting to "spend any money."

April 14, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel ignores Swalwell news after ex-lawmaker announced campaign on late-night host's show last year

Jimmy Kimmel stayed silent on Eric Swalwell's campaign suspension and resignation during his Monday night show despite Swalwell announcing his campaign on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in November.

April 12, 2026

Bill Maher says society must accept that bad people can still do good things amid Cesar Chavez controversy

Bill Maher tackles the moral debate of separating good deeds from bad people, referencing Cesar Chavez abuse claims on his "Real Time" show.