Media's celebration of Colbert's show ending reveals leftist bias and bubble mentality
Source: "Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' farewell exposes leftist bubble in media | Fox News." May 23, 2026. www.foxnews.com
The Gist
The author argues that when Stephen Colbert's late-night show was cancelled, mainstream media treated it like losing a national hero. This reaction shows these media outlets live in a liberal bubble where they can't see that most Americans didn't view Colbert as respectfully as they did.
Conclusion
The mainstream media's treatment of Stephen Colbert's show cancellation as a tragedy demonstrates they exist in a leftist bubble that prevents them from understanding broader American perspectives
Premises
- Mainstream media outlets like NBC described Colbert as a 'national treasure' and 'most respected figure' when his show ended
- Colbert's show was heavily partisan, with 87% of political jokes targeting Trump and Republicans
- Media figures couldn't understand why the show was cancelled, suggesting conspiracy theories about Trump administration influence
- The show functioned more like 'leftist therapy' and 'Democratic Party precinct meeting' than balanced comedy
- Media coverage ignored Colbert's extreme anti-Trump rhetoric and vulgar attacks
- There is actually a 'surplus' of anti-Trump comedy on television, contradicting claims about losing a unique perspective
Assumptions
- Balanced comedy should target both political sides more equally
- Media outlets should recognize when content is partisan rather than presenting it as objective truth
- The cancellation was indeed a business decision rather than political pressure
- Public opinion outside media circles was less favorable toward Colbert than media coverage suggested