Colbert's show deserved to be canceled for one simple reason: It wasn't funny

The idea the show can lose up to $40 million a year and people still think it has a “right” to exist is mind blowing...

Jul 26, 2025

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It’s something I am somewhat ashamed to admit considering my political beliefs today, but I used to watch both “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “The Colbert Report” when I was in high school.

My family did not have cable growing up, but I was able to catch episodes on the Comedy Central website, which posted them for free the day after they …

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