The Colbert Conundrum: Politics, Profit, or Both? Stephen Colbert's 11 year reign as host of The Late Show has come to an abrupt end, with CBS citing economic reasons for the decision.
But the real question is whether this was a business call or a political one. After 11 seasons and countless ratings successes, Colbert's show had become a cultural phenomenon.
However, some experts believe that President Donald Trump's repeated criticism of Colbert and his show may have played a role in CBS's decision to cancel.