Johnny Mac covers Stephen Colbert's satirical response to Donald Trump and the unexpected cancellation of 'The Late Show.' Colbert joked about his newfound freedom to be open about his opinions, especially about Trump, now that the show is ending. He raised questions about the financial rationale behind CBS's decision, despite 'The Late Show' being number one in ratings. The episode also features comments from Jon Stewart, fellow late-night hosts, and industry insiders, all pondering the financial and political implications of the show's cancellation.

00:15 Colbert's Response to Trump
00:36 Colbert's Monologue Highlights
01:38 Weird Al and Audience Reactions
02:42 John Stewart's Take on the Cancellation
05:57 Industry Reactions and Speculations
08:05 Public and Celebrity Reactions

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Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart Reactions to Cancellation of 'The Late Show'