Colbert’s Calm Command: The Late Show as a Thoughtful Counterpoint

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David Sims argues that Stephen Colbert has carved a calming, intellectual niche on The Late Show, prioritizing sincere conversations over punchlines and serving as a counterbalance to sharper late-night formats with guests like Joe Biden, Dua Lipa, Michelle Obama, and Saoirse Ronan.
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