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Letterman Slams CBS for Cancelling Colbert's Late Show

7/26/2025

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David Letterman fiercely condemned CBS for axing Stephen Colbert's Late Show, labeling the move as "pure cowardice." In a passionate YouTube interview, he dismissed financial justifications, hinting at political motives linked to CBS's merger with Skydance Media. Letterman stood by Colbert, calling him a martyr and criticizing CBS for endangering press freedom.

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David Letterman fiercely condemned CBS for axing Stephen Colbert's Late Show, labeling the move as "pure cowardice." In a passionate YouTube interview, he dismissed financial justifications, hinting at political motives linked to CBS's merger with Skydance Media. Letterman stood by Colbert, calling him a martyr and criticizing CBS for endangering press freedom.