Staff Reports
In a world where every minor inconvenience is treated as the end of days, it comes as no surprise that the media is in a tailspin over the cancellation of “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert. For those out of the loop, you’d be forgiven for not realizing it was still on the air. The show, which has been a staple for liberals and Democratic politicians to showcase their views under the guise of late-night comedy, is finally meeting its end. The network has decided to pull the plug in May 2026, and the uproar from the left is reaching farcical levels.
Colbert’s announcement was straightforward, saying “Next year will be our last season,” thus marking the end of a piece of the cultural landscape. But let’s be real here: it’s “going away” because of financial decisions made by the network, not because people stopped watching. For years, Colbert’s show has been a siren call for progressive thought, echoing liberal agendas while alienating anyone who dares to think differently. It didn’t have to work hard to achieve its cancellation – it was a strategic corporate decision.
The truth is, the hysterical reaction from the media and Democratic politicians tells you everything you need to know. For years, “The Late Show” acted as a cozy safe house for liberal elites, where they were treated more as celebrities than public servants. The thought of losing a friendly platform that’s more of an echo chamber than a late-night variety show is, understandably, quite the loss. But outside of these bubbles, where the rest of America resides, the response is more of a collective shrug.
This is a stark reflection of how out of touch the liberal media and their political counterparts have become. They’ve gotten so comfortable with their echo chambers that they’ve forgotten they’re not speaking to, nor representing, the majority of Americans. The outrage over a late-night show cancellation, treated like it’s a loss of a national treasure, is laughable at best and disingenuous at worst. In reality, it’s emblematic of a cultural shift that’s far overdue – a shift back toward programming that doesn’t perpetually pander to the same small segment of society.
Still, the melodrama from Colbert and his admirers plays on. As the curtain falls, conservatives can only hope for a revival of late-night television that remembers comedy should bridge divides, not deepen them. Maybe the end of this era will pave the way for new voices that aren’t afraid to embrace diverse ideologies. It’s time for a change, and it appears the audience has already voted with their remote. Out with the old, and who knows, maybe in with something that cares about reaching beyond its predictable, shrinking circle.
