Axing of The Late Show reveals how monopolisation has gutted US media | Donald Trump

CBS’ recent cancellation of the popular The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is yet another case of heavy‑handed political and corporate meddling in the role of media in the US. It occurred just three days after the comedian and talk show host criticised CBS’s parent company Paramount for settling a multimillion‑dollar lawsuit with Trump, with Colbert calling that settlement “a bribe”.

In its announcement, CBS stated it will end The Late Show after May 2026 due to a declining…