While the late-night host’s departure is a real loss, his brand of political commentary will survive f you’ve watched the final episodes of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” you won’t have missed the sense that something monumental...
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Stephen Colbert’s final episode as host of “The Late Show”...
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Author/editor of 15 books; regular Salon columnist; featured in national and international media including CNN, NPR, BBC, CBC, Al Jazeera, and PBS NewsHour.
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Author/editor of 15 books; regular Salon columnist; featured in national and international media including CNN, NPR, BBC, CBC, Al Jazeera, and PBS NewsHour.
© 2026 Sophia McClennen. All rights reserved. Created by Argomedia INC
