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Late Night's Last Laugh

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

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The Intersection of Comedy and Politics in Late Night Television

This chapter explores the significant influence of Stephen Colbert on late-night political comedy and the interplay of humor and political discourse. It also examines recent controversies surrounding Colbert's show, shedding light on the future of the genre amid changing societal dynamics.

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