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Colbert's Late Show: 176 Liberals, 1 Republican Since 2022

7/27/2025

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Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" has welcomed a staggering 176 liberal guests and just one Republican since 2022, revealing a stark partisan divide, as highlighted by a NewsBusters study. With the threat of cancellation looming in May 2026 due to financial woes, critics are increasingly worried about the show's lack of media balance.

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Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" has welcomed a staggering 176 liberal guests and just one Republican since 2022, revealing a stark partisan divide, as highlighted by a NewsBusters study. With the threat of cancellation looming in May 2026 due to financial woes, critics are increasingly worried about the show's lack of media balance.