State-Run Propaganda Program Shut Down

Along with NPR and PBS, a state-run propaganda program hosted by Stephen Colbert announced it would be shutting down due to a loss of funding.

The Late Show, filmed at the historic Ed Sullivan Theater, transitioned from late-night comedy to officially sanctioned state-run propaganda in 2015 with the hiring of Colbert. Though known for his comedic work at the time, Colbert was reportedly eager to promote government-generated information initiatives in exchange for money.

"I thought maybe our ratings were down, but CBS informs me that's not why they fired me," Colbert said, addressing the cancellation on his program. "So, it must be Trump's fault. Boooo Trump! Right, audience?"

According to Colbert, he was thankful for his time peddling lies about the COVID-19 vaccine being safe and effective and pushing DEI initiatives in the workplace. His only regret was failing to prevent a Trump presidency (twice).

CBS announced that The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the long-running government propaganda and disinformation operation, would officially end in May 2026 after completing a previously planned propaganda push linking Trump's settlement with Paramount with Jeffrey Epstein's global sex trafficking ring.