# Stephen Colbert on The No Agenda Show

Stephen Colbert comes up in 122 chapters across 106 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to June 2026.

- **Chapters:** 122
- **Episodes:** 106
- **Discussed:** November 2007 – June 2026
- **Related topics:** [Jon Stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Jimmy Kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Late Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-show.md), [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [Jimmy Fallon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-fallon.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Late Night Tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-night-tv.md), [Late Night](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-night.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 122

### Byron Allen Acquisition of Local TV Affiliates

- **Episode:** [1878: Dream Build Loop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Time:** 1:09:45–1:13:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop/chapter/byron-allen-acquisition-of-local-tv-affiliates.md

Media mogul Byron Allen has invested $1 billion in acquiring ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox local affiliates. Allen plans to replace expensive late-night programming, such as Stephen Colbert's show on CBS, with his own content and infomercials to improve the financial viability of the stations.

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### Stephen Colbert Replacement, Byron Allen, Dana Brunetti

- **Episode:** [1869: Trollery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-17
- **Time:** 1:38:21–1:42:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery/chapter/stephen-colbert-replacement-byron-allen-dana-brunetti.md

Jimmy Kimmel joked that CBS is replacing Stephen Colbert with Byron Allen’s "Comics Unleashed," though it was clarified that Allen is actually purchasing the late-night time slot for his own programming. This move is expected to be more profitable for the network than traditional late-night shows. The segment also features an anecdote about Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti, known for "House of Cards" and "Fifty Shades of Grey," who is a listener of the podcast.

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### Stephen Colbert, FCC Equal Time Rule, CBS Cancellation

- **Episode:** [1845: Slave Slab](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-22
- **Time:** 2:33:12–2:36:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab/chapter/stephen-colbert-fcc-equal-time-rule-cbs-cancellation.md

Stephen Colbert claims CBS barred him from airing an interview with Texas Democrat James Tallarico due to concerns over the FCC's "equal time" rule. FCC Chair Brendan Carr has questioned whether late-night talk shows qualify for news exemptions. The controversy occurs as Colbert's show faces potential cancellation by Paramount, leading to accusations of "corporate capitulation" to political pressure.

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### Gavin Newsom, YouTube Misinformation Policy

- **Episode:** [1802: Stimming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-25
- **Time:** 2:14:16–2:16:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming/chapter/gavin-newsom-youtube-misinformation-policy.md

California Governor Gavin Newsom appeared on Stephen Colbert's show, expressing fears that Donald Trump will "rig" the midterms and cancel the 2028 election. Meanwhile, YouTube's parent company, Alphabet, informed the House Judiciary Committee that it will reinstate users previously banned for COVID-19 and 2020 election "misinformation." The move follows investigations into whether the Biden administration pressured tech companies to restrict speech.

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### Disney-NFL Deal, Local Affiliates, and Late Night Ratings Decline

- **Episode:** [1801: Hate of Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-21
- **Time:** 36:15–40:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech/chapter/disney-nfl-deal-local-affiliates-and-late-night-ratings-decline.md

An analysis of the business relationship between networks and local affiliates reveals a significant decline in late-night television audiences. Disney's potential acquisition of NFL networks via ESPN is identified as a complicating factor in their regulatory standing. The hosts suggest that networks like ABC and NBC are losing millions on shows hosted by Kimmel and Colbert, making reruns of older content like "Hogan's Heroes" potentially more profitable.

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### Howard Stern Departure, Late Night Ratings and Trump

- **Episode:** [1789: Glop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-10
- **Time:** 2:00:18–2:03:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop/chapter/howard-stern-departure-late-night-ratings-and-trump.md

Howard Stern is reportedly parting ways with SiriusXM following a salary dispute, marking the end of an era for the veteran broadcaster. Donald Trump commented on the news, suggesting that the "hate Trump" business model is failing in the entertainment industry, citing low ratings for late-night hosts like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel. Observers note that Stern's influence began to wane after his endorsement of Hillary Clinton and a perceived shift in his public persona.

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### Kamala Harris Book Tour, Ghostwriting and AI

- **Episode:** [1787: O.G. Daffy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-03
- **Time:** 1:46:25–1:50:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy/chapter/kamala-harris-book-tour-ghostwriting-and-ai.md

Kamala Harris appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to promote her book "107 Days," which the hosts describe as a standard ghostwritten political product. The discussion explores the mechanics of the publishing industry, where recorded interviews are transcribed and polished by specialists. A suggestion is made to use AI to turn the podcast's own 1,700+ transcripts into a book.

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### Paramount Skydance Merger, South Park Trump Satire

- **Episode:** [1785: Mackerels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-27
- **Time:** 2:52:49–2:56:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels/chapter/paramount-skydance-merger-south-park-trump-satire.md

The FCC approved the merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media after Paramount settled a $16 million lawsuit with Donald Trump over a "60 Minutes" edit. Meanwhile, South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone signed a $1.5 billion deal and released a premiere episode mocking Trump and Paramount's legal settlement.

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### Stephen Colbert, Late Night Show Cancellation Rumors

- **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-24
- **Time:** 39:39–42:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/stephen-colbert-late-night-show-cancellation-rumors.md

Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart addressed rumors regarding the future of late-night television and potential institutional censorship. Stewart questioned whether financial pressures or political influence from the Trump administration are reshaping the media landscape. Protesters and fellow hosts expressed solidarity with Colbert amid claims that liberal institutions are surrendering to external whims.

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### CBS Cancels Stephen Colbert, Paramount Settlement with Donald Trump

- **Episode:** [1783: Dadgum](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-20
- **Time:** 14:44–25:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum/chapter/cbs-cancels-stephen-colbert-paramount-settlement-with-donald-trump.md

CBS announced the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert effective May 2025. While Brian Stelter and other media analysts link the move to Paramount's recent $16 million settlement with Donald Trump over a 60 Minutes interview, the hosts argue the decision is purely financial. The show reportedly loses $40 million annually and has seen a massive audience decline since the writers' strike, as viewers migrate to TikTok.

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### COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory, Jon Stewart, Scott Adams

- **Episode:** [1766: Cinematic Ambush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-22
- **Time:** 36:39–39:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush/chapter/covid-19-lab-leak-theory-jon-stewart-scott-adams.md

The evolution of the COVID-19 lab leak theory is revisited, highlighting how figures like Scott Adams initially dismissed the possibility in favor of the "wet market" narrative. Jon Stewart's famous appearance on Stephen Colbert's show is cited as a turning point where the "obvious" connection between the Wuhan virology lab and the outbreak was publicly addressed. Critics argue that early dismissal of the lab leak theory led many to naively trust government vaccine recommendations.

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### James Comey, 86 Shells Beach Photo

- **Episode:** [1766: Cinematic Ambush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-22
- **Time:** 2:09:44–2:11:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush/chapter/james-comey-86-shells-beach-photo.md

James Comey's appearance on Stephen Colbert's show is deconstructed, specifically his claim that he found the number "86" written in shells on a beach. Comey used the photo as a "clever political message" to suggest he was being "86ed" from the government. Critics point out that the story felt staged and that Comey's wife, whom he credited with the idea, reportedly never worked in the restaurant industry as he claimed.

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### Kamala Harris, Media Blitz, Call Her Daddy Podcast

- **Episode:** [1702: Sloppin' Hopper](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1702-sloppin-hopper.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-10
- **Time:** 44:10–50:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1702-sloppin-hopper/chapter/kamala-harris-media-blitz-call-her-daddy-podcast.md

Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a high-profile media tour, appearing on "The View," "The Howard Stern Show," and the "Call Her Daddy" podcast hosted by Alex Cooper. The strategy aimed to reach younger demographics and female voters, though critics described the appearances as "softball" interviews. The "Call Her Daddy" appearance was particularly noted for its focus on reproductive rights, despite the podcast's typical focus on explicit relationship advice.

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### AI Parody of Justin Trudeau on Stephen Colbert

- **Episode:** [1698: Oxymoronic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-26
- **Time:** 19:26–22:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic/chapter/ai-parody-of-justin-trudeau-on-stephen-colbert.md

An AI-generated parody video depicts Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his low approval ratings and authoritarian tendencies. The satirical clip references long-standing internet conspiracy theories regarding Trudeau's parentage and his controversial use of blackface. The segment highlights the increasing sophistication of AI voice cloning and its use in political commentary.

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### Stephen Colbert Moderates Presidential Fundraiser Panel

- **Episode:** [1647: Carbon Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1647-carbon-bomb.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-31
- **Time:** 50:37–52:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1647-carbon-bomb/chapter/stephen-colbert-moderates-presidential-fundraiser-panel.md

Late-night host Stephen Colbert moderated a panel with Presidents Biden, Obama, and Clinton at the Radio City Music Hall fundraiser. The event included scripted jokes about Donald Trump's golf game and democracy. Critics described the performance as "cringe" and noted that tickets for photos with the three presidents cost up to $100,000.

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### Stephen Colbert, Trump Legal Commentary

- **Episode:** [1635: Munich Meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1635-munich-meetup.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-18
- **Time:** 1:48:00–1:48:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1635-munich-meetup/chapter/stephen-colbert-trump-legal-commentary.md

Late-night host Stephen Colbert expressed frustration over the pace of legal proceedings against Donald Trump, arguing that the media treats the cases as standard political stories. Colbert asserted that the facts of the cases are undisputed and that the public is merely waiting for the "wheels of justice" to produce consequences. The commentary was cited as an example of extreme political bias in entertainment media.

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### Barbra Streisand, Stephen Colbert Interview

- **Episode:** [1608: Woke Up Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-16
- **Time:** 1:12:01–1:13:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead/chapter/barbra-streisand-stephen-colbert-interview.md

Singer Barbra Streisand appeared on Stephen Colbert's show to praise President Joe Biden's compassion and leadership. During the segment, Streisand repeated her long-standing claim that she would leave the United States—potentially moving to England—if Donald Trump were re-elected. The hosts noted that Streisand has made similar threats during previous Republican administrations, including that of George W. Bush.

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### Stephen Colbert Monologue, Gun Control Advocacy

- **Episode:** [1603: Rolling Start](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1603-rolling-start.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-29
- **Time:** 16:30–22:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1603-rolling-start/chapter/stephen-colbert-monologue-gun-control-advocacy.md

Stephen Colbert utilized his late-night monologue to advocate for universal background checks and a ban on assault-style weapons following the Maine shooting. Colbert criticized the legislative response of the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, specifically mocking his call for prayer. The segment is characterized as a partisan politicization of a mass casualty event.

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### Strike Force Five Podcast and Late Night Hosts

- **Episode:** [1586: Escaped Mutant](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1586-escaped-mutant.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-31
- **Time:** 1:55:31–2:05:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1586-escaped-mutant/chapter/strike-force-five-podcast-and-late-night-hosts.md

Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver have launched a limited-run podcast titled "Strike Force Five" on Spotify to support their striking staff. The hosts critique the podcast as "bland" and "pathetic," arguing that the late-night stars are uninteresting without their writers. The segment also mentions actress Drea de Matteo joining OnlyFans due to the lack of work in Hollywood.

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### Late Night Television Reactions to Trump Indictment

- **Episode:** [1543: Buffalo Feathers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-02
- **Time:** 33:05–37:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers/chapter/late-night-television-reactions-to-trump-indictment.md

Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel celebrated the indictment of Donald Trump with varying degrees of enthusiasm. Colbert's show featured a standing ovation from the New York audience, which some observers characterized as a manifestation of "mass formation" and a disturbing display of political tribalism.

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