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Jon Batiste Slams CBS for Cancelling Colbert Show

8/11/2025

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Jon Batiste passionately condemned CBS's choice to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2026, labeling it a troubling sign of corporate greed that endangers free speech. Grateful for his experience on the show, he urged artists to champion genuine expression. The decision has sparked outrage among prominent figures, igniting debates about potential political influences.

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Jon Batiste passionately condemned CBS's choice to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2026, labeling it a troubling sign of corporate greed that endangers free speech. Grateful for his experience on the show, he urged artists to champion genuine expression. The decision has sparked outrage among prominent figures, igniting debates about potential political influences.