Colbert's Parting Shot: A Host's Defiance in the Face of Corporate Censorship The curtain has closed on Stephen Colbert's tenure as host of The Late Show, but not without a final flourish of defiance against the corporate forces that sought to silence him.
In his farewell episode, Colbert delivered a scathing critique of CBS's decision to cancel his show, a move widely seen as a consequence of his willingness to take on powerful interests.
Colbert's tenure at The Late Show was marked by its sharp commentary on politics and social issues, often targeting the Trump administration with biting satire.