Stephen Colbert
Stephen Tyrone Colbert is an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He is best known for hosting the Comedy Central news satire show The Colbert Report from 2005 to 2014, and the CBS talk show The Late Show with Stephen Colbert since September 2015.
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Sep 12, 2026
Lean Right
Colbert will appear as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel's show next week, returning to late-night television after his own show's hiatus.
The right views Colbert as a reliable barometer of late-night political comedy's decline into partisan messaging, and his return is a reminder of how these shows function as Democratic messaging vehicles.
Jun 20, 2026
Center
An opinion piece discusses the First Amendment battle following Colbert's controversial comments and the limits of free speech.
Moderates generally support Colbert's right to free speech but are wary of cancel culture on both sides and the weaponization of the First Amendment.