Stephen Colbert, PBS and NPR Silenced by Trump Dictatorship in Far-right Authoritarian Takeover

July 19, 2025 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is going off air in May 2026, a decision hailed by United States President Donald Trump, a frequent target of the comedian. The announcement by CBS on Thursday that it will cancel the show comes against the backdrop of a looming merger between its parent company, Paramount, with Skydance Media.

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