
Why Stephen Colbert's Late Show Failed | Guest: Wade Stotts | 7/23/25
The Auron MacIntyre Show
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The Decline of Traditional Late-Night TV
This chapter examines the transformative effect of media evolution on comedy and late-night television, emphasizing the shift from centralized broadcasting to a fragmented landscape. It highlights how changing audience preferences and the rise of online platforms are challenging traditional formats and financial sustainability, leading to a reevaluation of late-night shows. The discussion also contrasts scripted celebrity interviews with the organic style of podcasts, reflecting a broader trend towards unscripted content consumption.
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