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Felipe talks about his new book, coming to the USA under an EXTRAORDINARY ARTIST visa, writing for Colbert, growing up in Columbia, the beauty of curious Americans, the danger of being too comfortable, and losing emmy awards to his wife.Bio: Felipe Torres Medina is a Peabody and Writers Guild of America Award–winning writer from Bogotá, Colombia. His writing for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has earned him five Emmy nominations. His humor has appeared in The New Yorker, McSweeney's, and others. He lives in New York City with his wife and is totally chill when you misspell his birth country's name. (He is not.)
There's little question anymore that political elites—Democrats and Republicans alike—are part of a so-called "Uniparty" controlled by billionaire interests, and both parties cater to the same oligarchs rather than the public. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss former Clinton era labor secretary Robert Reich's appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where the two agree that it's necessary to get big money out of politics, but they expose their own hypocrisy given that Democratic campaigns often outpace Republicans in billionaire backing. Jimmy points out that economic inequality has worsened instead of improving under both Democrats and Republicans, in particular citing the 2008 bank bailout without reforms, while he also notes that Democrats talk a big game about promoting democracy but rig their own primaries across election cycles. Plus segments on a Nebraska town hall audience jeering at GOP Rep Mike Flood after he gaslit them about universal healthcare and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro responding to the FBI's $50 million bounty on him by offering his own $50 million reward for anyone sharing the full, unedited Epstein client list. Also featuring Mike MacRae and Stef Zamorano. And a phone call from Liam Neeson!
After experiencing the complexity of migrating to the U.S. “the right way,” comedian Felipe Torres Medina set out to write a book that was informative but also fun. His goal: to help “remove the weight around the subject of immigration.” The writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert published "America Let Me In," which breaks down the serpentine world of visas and legal migration—with a lot of laughs along the way. “Out of respect” for the horrors and challenges of being undocumented, Torres Medina doesn’t touch on those stories in his book. Listen to his conversation with Latino USA. Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. Follow the show to get every episode. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Willie Geist sits down with the host of "The Late Show", Stephen Colbert, to chat about Stephen's rise to fame and the pivotal moment he knew he would be able to make a career out of comedy. He also shares some of his favorite recipes from his cookbook, “Does This Taste Funny?” (Original broadcast date October 13, 2024)
1. Criticism of Jake Tapper and the Media The Ben and the Senator strongly criticize CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios's Alex Thompson for their book Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again. They accuse Tapper and mainstream media of knowingly covering up President Biden’s cognitive decline for years. The book is portrayed as hypocritical, with Tapper allegedly profiting from a situation he helped conceal. 2. American Bar Association (ABA) and Judicial Nominees The Trump Justice Department’s decision to remove the ABA from its formal role in vetting judicial nominees is discussed. The ABA is described as a biased, left-wing advocacy group. Examples are given of highly qualified conservative judges being rated “not qualified” by the ABA. The hosts celebrate the move as a win for conservative judicial transparency. 3. Kamala Harris’s Book and Media Appearances Harris’s book 107 Days is mocked as lacking authenticity and reflection. Her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is criticized for being scripted and evasive. Her comments on democracy, the Supreme Court, and the Department of Education are portrayed as incoherent and ideologically driven. 4. Democratic Party Leadership and Direction Kamala Harris’s inability to name a clear leader of the Democratic Party is used to argue that the party is “rudderless.” The hosts claim the party is dominated by its far-left wing, including figures like AOC and Ilhan Omar. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #justicecorrupted #UnwokeHowtoDefeatCulturalMarxisminAmericaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John is joined by Mike Chisholm from the Letterman Podcast, to discuss 'Colbert Gate' surrounding Stephen Colbert's Late Show on CBS. The two hosts debate the viability and future of late-night television, specifically noting the financial strains and cultural impact, with references to past late-night giants like David Letterman, Jay Leno, and Seth Meyers. The episode also touches on the format evolution towards streaming platforms, highlighting Netflix's potential in live comedy specials. The segment wraps up with speculations on what could come next for Stephen Colbert and the late-night TV landscape.00:42 John Oliver's Hollywood Reporter Profile01:42 Late Night TV's Evolution and Challenges03:37 Colbert Gate and Financial Struggles05:18 Discussion with Mike Chisholm07:21 CBS's Identity Crisis and Late Night Future20:28 Stephen Colbert's Potential Next Moves30:35 Conan O'Brien's Journey at NBC31:04 The Awkward Charm of Early Letterman32:50 Netflix's Comedy Strategy 33:26 The Nostalgic Value of Music in Late Night Shows38:27 The Future of Comedy Specials40:29 Late Night Television's Changing Landscape42:09 The Legacy of David Letterman45:10 Jay Leno's Consistency and Criticism55:20 Seth Meyers and Late Night Identity Become a premium subscriber! (no ads and no feed drops). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. You also get 25+ other series from comedy to paranormal, royals, romance, trivia, politics, movies, music, murder, sports, travel, religion, spirituality, celebrity gossip and feuds, consisting of THOUSANDS OF SHOWS AD-FREE! (it's only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month) PLUS, subscribers get offers like early show releases and subscriber-only shows. Go to Caloroga.com for all our shows! Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com Pl John's free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com Also follow the companion piece dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Thanks to our sponsor https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.
Stephen Colbert delivered his final opening monologue of the summer Thursday night. During his opening monologue...Stephen Colbert essentially begged Netflix and Amazon to hire him since he will no longer be employed at CBS. We discuss Stephen Colbert attempting to extend his career...after tanking The Late Show on CBS. We question why Netflix or Amazon would hire Stephen Colbert...after years of embarrassing failure on CBS. We also explain why Stephen Colbert career is likely over...and why Stephen Colbert is unlikely to receive another mainstream position. USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com
Donald Trump's new global tariffs kicked in at midnight, the president made note of The Late Show's ratings in an Oval Office presser, and JD Vance is a spoiled baby emperor. California Senator Alex Padilla talks about the legislative paths Congress can pursue to reform America's immigration system without the cruelty employed by President Trump. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's Friday, August 8th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus ISIS soldiers behead Christians in Mozambique, burning churches International observers are reporting that ISIS-aligned soldiers are beheading Christians and burning churches and homes in central and southern Africa – with some of the most brutal attacks happening in the nation of Mozambique, reports Fox News. The Middle East Media Research Institute – a counter-terrorism nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. – is sounding the alarm about what it describes as a "silent genocide" taking place by Muslim terrorists against Christians. Alberto Fernandez, their Vice President, spoke to Fox News. FERNANDEZ: “What we see in Africa today is a kind of silent genocide or silent brutal, savage war that is occurring in the shadows and all too often ignored by the international community. We see rampaging jihadist groups from West Africa and even in the south in Mozambique. “The fact, for example, is that jihadist groups are in a position to take over, not one, not two, but several countries in Africa. It is very dangerous for the national security of the United States, let alone the security of the poor people who are there.” Fernandez spoke bluntly about the goal of these Muslim terrorist groups in Africa. FERNANDEZ: “The goal is eliminating Christian communities completely. These jihadist groups want to eliminate all the Christians in that area, take that area over, and keep pushing.” And he's grateful for President Trump's willingness to become involved. FERNANDEZ: “The President's initiative in stopping the growing war between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, its neighbor, is very significant, because this could have become a terrible war. We know that jihadists like to take advantage of vacuums, security vacuums, ungoverned spaces.” The migration agency said Monday that attacks by Muslim insurgents in Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province displaced more than 46,000 people in the span of eight days just last month. Sixty percent of those forced from their homes were children. The Muslim jihadists of Africa would do well to follow the advice of Gamaliel, the Pharisee from the time of Christ. In Acts 5:38-39, he said, “Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.” Amazon Web Services gives the Trump admin $1 billion coupon In the United States, Amazon Web Services is giving the Trump administration a $1 billion coupon to use their services for the federal government's digital transformation and artificial intelligence capacity, reports Politico.com. On Thursday, the General Services Administration announced a sweeping “OneGov” agreement with Amazon Web Services that would yield up to $1 billion in cost savings for federal agencies shifting to cloud services. But the Amazon deal is not exclusive. Similar OneGov agreements are in the works with other major cloud providers, including Microsoft and Google. Oracle also recently signed a deal giving government agencies a 75% discount on Oracle technology. Trump cancels half billion dollars of federal funding for UCLA over anti-Semitism The Trump administration has canceled $584 million in grants for the University of California in Los Angeles, claiming they did not take a strong enough stance against on-campus anti-Semitism, reports One America News. UCLA recently reached a $6 million settlement with three Jewish students and a Jewish professor who sued the school in a civil rights dispute, claiming pro-Palestinian protesters were permitted to block them from accessing certain areas on campus in 2024. President Donald Trump's office announced that the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division found UCLA in violation of the Equal Rights Act of 1964 “by acting with deliberate indifference in creating a hostile educational environment for Jewish and Israeli students.” Catholic priest met homosexual prostitute in church parking lot Clemente Guerrero-Olvera, a Catholic parochial vicar at St. Ann Church in Clayton, North Carolina, was arrested and charged with soliciting prostitution with a 20-year-old man he allegedly met on the homosexual app named Grindr in the church's parking lot, reports LifeSiteNews.com. During an unrelated search for a missing person around 1:00 a.m. on August 4th, a police deputy spotted the young man, identified as Ja'Quavis Brinson, inside a vehicle in St. Ann's parking lot and another man, later identified as Guerrero-Olvera, who ran away, according to the Johnston County Report. The 47-year-old Catholic priest was promptly arrested and charged with felony solicitation of prostitution after an investigation revealed that he had arranged to meet the 20-year-old via Grindr, allegedly for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity. Guerrero-Olvera was booked at the Johnston County Detention Center and later released on a $2,500 secured bond. Brinson of Benson, North Carolina was charged with misdemeanor prostitution. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 says, “Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.” Two weeks after cancellation, Colbert doubles down on liberal jokes And finally, it's been over two weeks since CBS announced on July 17th that it was cancelling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as of May 2026. In the first show after the cancellation was announced, the leftist comedian addressed the news. COLBERT: “On Friday, Donald Trump posted, ‘I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings.” (audience boos) “Over the weekend, it sunk in that they're killing off our show, but they made one mistake. They left me alive!” (audience laughs) However, Colbert has responded by doubling down on the same liberal jokes and liberal guests that made viewers (and advertising dollars) turn away in the first place, reports Newsbusters.org. According to a new Media Research Center study, Colbert's political jokes targeted conservatives and Republicans 95% of the time, and 100% of his political guests, in the two weeks since his cancellation, were liberals. In the eight episodes from July 21 through July 31, Colbert told 129 jokes about right-leaning individuals or groups compared to only seven about left-leaning people or groups. That 95% disparity is considerably higher than his 2023 number of 86% or 2024 number of 82%. The Late Show has been losing a whopping $40-50 million a year because Colbert has used his network platform to belittle half the country, reports the New York Post. COLBERT: “They pulled the plug on our show because of losses pegged between $40 million and $50 million a year. $40 million is a big number. I could see us losing $24 million, but where would Paramount have possibly spent the other 16 million? Oh, yeah.” (audience laughs) That was a dig, referencing the $16 million settlement CBS' parent company reached with President Trump just weeks ago regarding the deceptive editing of a 60 Minutes interview with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris to aid her candidacy. Here's the edited version which aired on 60 Minutes in a segment with CBS reporter Bill Whitaker. WHITAKER: “But it seems that Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu is not listening.” HARRIS: “We are not going to stop pursuing what is necessary for the United States to be clear about where we stand on the need for this war to end.” And here is the unedited version, featuring Kamala's signature “word salad” which did not air on 60 Minutes. WHITAKER: “But it seems that Prime Minister Netanyahu is not listening. The Wall Street Journal said that he, that your administration has repeatedly been blindsided by Netanyahu. And in fact, he has rebuffed just about all of your administration's entreaties.” HARRIS: “Well, Bill, [long pause] the work that we have done has resulted in a number of movements in that region by Israel that were very much prompted by, or a result of, many things, including our advocacy for what needs to happen in the region. And we're not going to stop doing that. We're not going to stop pursuing what is necessary for the United States to be clear about where we stand on the need for this war to end.” Exodus 20:16 records the ninth commandment that God gave Moses on Mt. Sinai. “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, August 8th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
Eric tells Greg about the crazy New York City subway and the two discuss the cancellation of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Ghislaine (NOT pronounced Jizzlane) Maxwell. Eric defends his views on airplane exit rows and the boys review some movies like Happy Gilmore 2 and The Naked Gun.Follow Eric:Twitter: x.com/TalkingSchmidtInstagram: instagram.com/TalkingSchmidtTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktalkingschmidtbluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/talkingschmidt.bsky.socialFollow Greg:Twitter: x.com/GregBurmeisterInstagram: instagram.com/GregHelloSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkingschmidtBonus Content for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/TalkingSchmidtEmail us at: TalkingSchmidt69@gmail.comThank you for listening! Please give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts, unless it's a negative review - then please don't. We're very fragile.
Is legacy media self-censoring under the Trump Administration? The canceling of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and the multi-million dollar payouts from the parent companies of CBS and ABC to settle defamation lawsuits are all causes for concern, according to media analyst and Guardian US columnist Margaret Sullivan, who worries hard news reporting could become a thing of the past. We talk with Sullivan about how major media outlets are responding to Trump's intensifying attacks and how it could hasten a march to autocracy. Guests: Margaret Sullivan, columnist writing about media, politics and culture, Guardian US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Adam Carolla Show, actress and model Donna D'Errico joins Adam in studio to reflect on her iconic Baywatch days—including the moment she found her original red swimsuit and tried it on decades later. Donna opens up about her healthy lifestyle, cutting toxic people out of her life, and the fierce competition she experienced among women in Hollywood. Adam shares his perspective on “difficult” vs. “toxic” personalities and parenting his easygoing son versus his strong-willed daughter. Donna suggests that Los Angeles itself breeds toxicity in people, and the two explore how fame and environment shape human behavior. Things take a spicy turn when Donna introduces her new AI chatbot that lets fans have steamy conversations with a virtual version of herself—prompting Adam to give it a wild on-air test run.Journalist and To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen drops by to discuss his latest sting operation in Florida, where his team apprehended 41 child predators. Adam vents about careless drivers, leading to a larger discussion on rising child exploitation cases and why predators continue to flourish in 2025. Chris explains common patterns among offenders, the legal outcomes following his busts, and his frustrations with lenient laws—especially in states like California. He also highlights how technology and social media have made it even easier for predators to find victims, raising new challenges for law enforcement.Jason “Mayhem” Miller joins Adam and Chris to cover the news, tackling stories like a fan getting arrested for throwing a sex toy onto the court during a WNBA game, an Australian state rolling out machete disposal bins ahead of a new weapon ban, and the backlash over Sydney Sweeney's voter registration amid an American Eagle ad campaign. They also dive into the absurdity of Kamala Harris' latest awkward appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Get it on.FOR MORE WITH DONNA D'ERRICO:Call Donna D: New “sexy” AI chatbot - first-of-its-kind AI voice technology that remembers personal details shared by callers INSTAGRAM: @donnaderricoFOR MORE WITH CHRIS HANSEN:PODCAST: ‘Predators I've Caught with Chris Hansen' - Wherever you find podcasts “Have A Seat With Chris Hansen” - Launching in SeptemberYOUTUBE & TWITTER: @ChrisHansenFOR MORE WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER: INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @mayhemmillerWEBSITE: www.mayhemnow.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors:Hims.com/ADAMGo to https://hometitlelock.com/adamcarolla and use promo code ADAM to get a FREE title history report so you can find out if you're already a victim AND 14 days of protection for FREE! And make sure to check out the Million Dollar TripleLock protection details when you get there! Exclusions apply. For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warrantyHomes.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvLIVE SHOWS: August 6 - Reno, NVAugust 7 - Portland, ORAugust 31 - Torrance, CASeptember 12-13 - El Paso, TX (4 Shows)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
MUSICRod Stewart has fans divided over his recent tribute to musicians we've lost over the years. https://loudwire.com/rod-stewart-ozzy-tribute/ Beyoncé's done the country thing. Will her next album be a little bit rock and roll? That's what her fans think. https://youtu.be/LwojYvqomhU· Luke Bryan has some very interesting dance moves. And that's putting it kindly. https://theboot.com/ixp/204/p/luke-bryan-moonwalks-injury/ · A federal judge on Monday refused to grant bail to Sean “Diddy” Combs following his conviction on two counts of transportation for prostitution under the Mann Act, ABC News reports. https://abcnews.go.com/US/sean-diddy-combs-denied-bail-awaiting-sentencing/story?id=124359248 Zach Bryan just announced that he'll be dropping ‘Bowery' with Kings of Leon this Friday (August 8th). https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2025/08/03/zach-bryan-confirms-bowery-featuring-kings-of-leon-is-coming-this-week/ QUICK HITSPlayboy is bringing back the Playmate Search. https://pagesix.com/2025/08/04/entertainment/playboy-bouncing-back-with-relaunch-of-playmate-competition/· TVStephen Colbert has found another job after The Late Show was canceled. https://www.tvinsider.com/1206905/stephen-colbert-new-job-elsbeth-late-show-cancellation/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:George Clooney recently did a movie for Netflix called "Jay Kelly". He plays an actor, and Adam Sandler plays his manager. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/george-clooney-defends-adam-sandler-great-actor-1236477728/ · Comedian Matt Rife says he and a friend have purchased the occult museum of late paranormal investigator Dan Rivera, who died last month while on tour with a “haunted” Annabelle doll. https://www.tmz.com/2025/08/01/matt-rife-says-he-purchased-occult-museum/ The iconic Southern California house featured in 1982's 'Poltergeist' is now on Airbnb after a $165,000 interior makeover to turn it into a nearly-identical version of what you see in the terrifying horror film. https://www.tmz.com/2025/08/03/poltergeist-house-transformed-into-airbnb/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.The regulated investment crowdfunding market is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, with $450 million invested in the first half of 2025—a sign of renewed growth and confidence in this alternative financing method. After a pullback following the 2021 peak, this year's upswing is breathing new life into opportunities for both entrepreneurs and investors.Brian Belley, Vice President of Product at Kingscrowd, shared insights on this trend during this episode of the “Superpowers for Good” show. He highlighted the resilience of the market, noting, “The numbers were actually very encouraging for this year. So over the first six months, over the first half of the year, there was $450 million committed to these campaigns that are being done online to these offerings.”Despite economic uncertainty and public market volatility earlier this year, investors continued to support small businesses and startups. As Belley explained, “We actually raised $450 million in spite of all of that that was going on.” Beyond the investment totals, this capital is fueling job creation and economic activity across communities.Both Regulation A and Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) are seeing significant participation. Regulation A campaigns attracted $250 million, while Reg CF brought in $200 million—up 9% from last year. Belley pointed out, “In the case of Regulation A, that even exceeded the first six months even going back to 2021,” signaling the historic nature of this year's growth.One reason for Reg CF's continued appeal is its accessibility, with minimum investments as low as $50 or $100. Belley said, “The average investment size, check size, as we refer to it, does tend to be in that $1,000 to $1,200 range... there are some bigger investors out there as well who are investing in these companies.” This democratization of investing is helping more people participate in early-stage ventures.Recent successful offerings, such as the Newsmax Reg A+ campaign that raised $75 million, show how large brands can leverage their audiences to achieve record-breaking results. Such campaigns also demonstrate how regulated crowdfunding can bridge the gap between private and public markets, sometimes allowing shares to become tradable soon after the raise.Kingscrowd's projections suggest that the sector could reach $900 million by year's end, potentially rivaling or even surpassing the 2021 record. For founders seeking capital and investors seeking opportunities, the data points to a robust and promising period for regulated investment crowdfunding.For those interested in learning more, Belley's latest report is available at s4g.biz/king or kingscrowd.com, offering data, insights, and tools to help navigate this dynamic market.tl;dr:The episode highlights a renewed surge in regulated investment crowdfunding, with $450 million raised early in 2025.Brian Belley of Kingscrowd shares data and trends, showing growth in both Reg A and Reg CF offerings.Reg CF's accessibility empowers everyday investors and helps democratize early-stage investment opportunities.The Newsmax Reg A+ campaign illustrates how major brands can achieve record-breaking success through pre-IPO crowdfunding.The episode closes with practical advice for founders and investors to benefit from the evolving crowdfunding landscape.The Newsmax offering stands out as a prime example of pre-IPO crowdfunding. As Brian Belley explained, “Something very unique with the Newsmax offering is this ability where it was kind of this pre-IPO offering, where the shares that were purchased were essentially then kind of uplisted. They were listed on a public exchange after the Reg A offering, and they then became tradable.” This structure enabled investors not only to back a familiar media brand but also to access liquidity by trading their shares soon after the campaign, a feature rarely seen in traditional crowdfunding.The Newsmax Reg A+ campaign showcased how a company can leverage its established audience to fuel a record-breaking raise. With a large, engaged base, Newsmax was able to reach supporters eager for both financial returns and a chance to connect with the brand's mission. After the campaign, the shares became tradable on a public exchange, and early trading saw the stock price soar, providing some investors with significant short-term gains before stabilizing. This example demonstrates how regulated crowdfunding can bridge private capital raising and public market liquidity, offering tangible rewards and flexibility to investors.Build and engage a strong community or audience before launching any campaignLeverage brand recognition and trust to attract committed investorsStructure offerings with potential paths to liquidity, such as post-raise public tradingWork with experienced platforms and broker-dealers to maximize reach and regulatory complianceCommunicate risks and rewards transparently to set realistic investor expectationsGuest ProfileBrian Belley (he/him):Vice President, Product, KingscrowdAbout Kingscrowd: Kingscrowd is a team of financiers, venture capitalists, technologists, founders, and experts on a mission to democratize private market investing. Our mission is to educate and empower everyday investors with the same level of access to private investment opportunities and diligence as institutional investors. Kingscrowd collects data -- over 300 data points -- on every online capital raise being conducted under Regulated Investment Crowdfunding (Reg CF and Reg A+). Our platform allows investors and founders to make more informed investment and capital raising decisions. In addition, Kingscrowd operates the online private market's first data-driven investment fund, Kingscrowd Capital. Website: kingscrowd.comX/Twitter Handle: @kingscrowdincBiographical Information: Brian Belley is an aerospace engineer and Fortune 500 engineering lead turned tech entrepreneur, with a keen eye for innovative financing in the startup ecosystem. After a decade in the defense industry working on electronic warfare technology to protect our country, he jumped into the alternative finance space full time as the founder of Crowdwise. Acquired by KingsCrowd in 2021, Brian now serves as KingsCrowd's Head of Product. With over 220 personal angel investments under his belt, he's deeply entrenched in the investment landscape, offering invaluable insights to both startups and investors. Always at the forefront of alternative investing - such as mining Bitcoin in his garage back in 2013 to crowd-sourced real estate and peer-to-peer lending, NFTs and art - he's no stranger to seeking diversification and alpha through areas that mainstream investors haven't yet discovered.Beyond his executive and entrepreneurial roles, Brian is an active board member for the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) and a passionate advocate for growth and innovation in the online alternative investing industry. He is also a Board Member of New England FIRST, a STEM youth organization helping to introduce the future leaders and entrepreneurs to STEM fields. 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Colbert couldn't survive the attention economy. Can your next event?Stephen Colbert's Late Show once pulled in millions of viewers. But recently, CBS canceled it after losing $40 million a year. Why? Not because the content was bad, but because the format no longer fit how people consume content today. In this solo episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne explains why this isn't just a broadcast TV problem, it's a wake-up call for anyone producing business events.Matthew unpacks how the same outdated model that led to Colbert's decline is still being used in boardrooms and ballrooms—and why that has to change. He introduces the concept of the attention economy, where audience engagement is more valuable (and more fragile) than ever. You'll learn how to modernize your event strategy to meet today's viewing habits and expectations, using flexible, data-driven formats like virtual, hybrid, and micro events.Whether you're producing a global summit or a private roundtable, this episode is your guide to creating events that are leaner, more engaging, and built for today's reality.What you'll learn:How the cancellation of Colbert's show mirrors the struggles of traditional event formatsWhat the “attention economy” is and why it's disrupting live eventsThe ROI benefits of virtual, hybrid, and micro eventsHow to reallocate production budgets to what actually drives valueThe importance of data-rich virtual experiences for lead scoring and follow-upWhy hybrid isn't a fallback—it's a flexible powerhouseHow micro events deliver deeper connections and stronger engagementWhy event strategy must evolve or risk becoming irrelevantMatthew Byrne is the Founder of Byrne Production Services and host of the Production Value Matters podcast. With over 20 years of experience in large-scale AV and event production, Matthew helps event leaders bring strategy, technology, and storytelling together to create unforgettable experiences.Click here to download the report: Rethinking Event Strategy In A New Attention EconomyIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here.Follow and Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsepFor additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.comFor additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.comCheck out our 3 most downloaded episodes:Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi CollenEducating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska WeckesserThe Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catching up on all the headlines Sarah and Vinnie missed on vacation. ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' was cancelled - is this the end of late night as we know it? Was it really all about money? Your old Sears might be Spirit Halloween starting this week. A man sings to the trees, Matty smells moldy, and how old is that guy?
Hour 3 opens with Ryan Recker filling in for Mark Cox, revisiting the explosive story of a St. Louis City SC season ticket holder kicked out for wearing a MAGA hat, exposing woke double standards and potential DOJ involvement. Ryan and Kim dive into the congressional recess drama with Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmels, highlighting fundraising, power struggles, and uncertain futures for Republican and Democratic incumbents. Jeff Manasso then breaks down the wild auto market, soaring car payments, refinancing options, and what buyers can expect as interest rates potentially drop. Finally, Ryan tackles the fallout from Stephen Colbert's “Late Show” cancellation, contrasting it with Greg Gutfeld's Fox success, and critiques CBS's left-leaning content that's alienating viewers and draining millions in losses.
Hour 1 kicks off with Ryan Wrecker's explosive interview exposing political discrimination against a St. Louis City SC fan ejected for wearing a MAGA hat. Kim and Ryan tackle the hypocrisy of illegal immigrant hunger strikes contrasted with America-first policies, and spotlight a hopeful revival of Catholic youth culture alongside Christian artist Forrest Frank's mainstream success. Ryan closes with a personal take on rediscovering movie theaters this summer. Hour 2 dives into Democrat infighting, Kamala Harris's faltering governor bid, and market updates including a Boeing machinists strike. Lighter moments explore quirky social trends and sports banter, while entertainment news highlights Greg Gutfeld's Tonight Show guest host stint and CBS's left-leaning struggles. Hour 3 revisits the City SC MAGA hat controversy amid potential DOJ probes. Political fundraising and power plays dominate the congressional recess talk with Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmels. Jeff Manasso breaks down the volatile auto market, and Ryan critiques Stephen Colbert's “Late Show” cancellation versus Fox's success. Hour 4 opens with Boeing workers' stalled negotiations despite big raises and scrapped schedules. The focus shifts to intense scrutiny of Democrat nominees, harsh immigration enforcement realities, and gerrymandering tactics benefiting Democrats. Ryan then dissects Trump's explosive Newsmax Russiagate interview and legal strategies to hold key players accountable. Sports expert Tom Ackerman analyzes Cardinals' rebuilding challenges and condemns the politicization of sports after the City SC MAGA hat ejection incident. Ryan closes by praising celebrities like Ty Burrell leaving Hollywood's chaos, and pokes fun at the Sydney Sweeney jeans ad political drama fueled by Trump's unexpected commentary.
What's the Jeffrey Epstein end game? Plus - MAGA hat madness, Eli Zaret joins us, more WNBA dildos, Entitled: Prince Andrew, single Paris Jackson, Sami Sheen's TikTok, and Corey Feldman is the world's worst grifter. We're starting early today because Marc and family are attending Katy Perry tonight at LCA. Drew's parents and grandparents must have hated him. Eli Zaret drops by to chat the up and down Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper “ballsy” celebration, MLB trade deadline acquisitions, Eli vs loud noises, the Detroit Lions' crummy HOF game, the new virtual measurement system, Sterling Sharpe was SO open in the 1993 playoffs, more dildos on the WNBA court (bet on the next dildo today!), LT has no idea what he's doing at the White House and more. Drew's received a gift from ML Elrick's event at the Cadieux Cafe. Michael Weitzel was kicked out of a St. Louis SC soccer game for wearing a MAGA hat. Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican. Uh oh. Lizzo reposted a meme of her in denim as well. Paris Jackson and Justin Long have ended their engagement and she is crying in public. Sami Sheen is more OCD than you. We watch Corey Feldman beg for money back in the day. Jeffrey Epstein won't go away. Jizzlaine Maxwell is placed in a cozy prison. Prince Andrew remains an entitled creep. His Who's-Dated-Who is full of chicks he's raped. Stuttering John Melendez was horrible in his role on The Stephanie Miller Show. Stephen A. Smith vs Michelle Obama. Olympian Sha'Carri Richardson beats up boyfriend Olympian Christian Coleman. Drew declares The Substance the worst movie possibly ever. James Franco is SO over. Machine Gun Kelly virtue signals. He has a new album coming out. Justin Bieber's new album is falling hard. Lollapalooza is going down and Weezer popped in with Olivia Rodrigo. The St. Louis gun-loving lawyers finally wrap up their case and get their guns back. Kamala Harris appeared on The (canceled) Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Gary Busey guilty of groping. He's still doing Cameos. People believe the Park Avenue NFL shooter was targeting the CEO of Blackstone's Real Estate Division. A fourth person has been arrested in the Cincinnati brawl. It would be a bigger story if the skin colors were reversed. Police Chief Teresa Theetge allegedly hates white people (even though she's white). Donald Trump claims Diddy is “half-guilty”. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).
Since 2015, Stephen Colbert has been one of the most familiar faces in political comedy, broadcasting from Manhattan's Ed Sullivan Theater. But now, CBS says The Late Show will end in 2026. WNYC's Janae Pierre speaks with New York Times comedy critic Jason Zinoman about what's behind the decision and what it signals for the future of satire, late-night television, and Colbert himself.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (08/01/2025): 3:05pm- Rich notes that despite using 5% less electricity and 24% less gas, his bill has doubled thanks to Governor Phil Murphy's failed energy policies. This amounts to yet another reason why New Jersey can't afford to elect Mikie Sherrill in November. 3:10pm- According to the latest jobs report made available by the Labor Department, the U.S. economy only added 73,000 jobs in the last month—with unemployment rising from 4.1% to 4.2%. 3:15pm- In a post to Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced: “Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that. Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences, I hope this will not be one of those instances.” 3:30pm- Corey DeAngelis—Senior Fellow at the American Culture Project & Author of the book, “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools.”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article for The New York Post, “Randi Weingarten's Globalist Gambit Threatens Our Kids' Future Freedoms.” Plus, he reacts to Weingarten's ridiculous claim that halting federal defunding for NPR will result in democracy “backsliding.” 4:05pm- A new American Eagle clothing advertisement features Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney bragging about her “great jeans.” Far-left social media users, however, are ridiculously saying that the commercial is secretly promoting eugenics—insisting the ad's “great jeans” line really means “great genes.” American Eagle has now responded to the far-left's complaints, emphasizing the commercial was always just about “jeans.” 4:10pm- On Thursday night, former Vice President Kamala Harris made a guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert where she promoted her soon to be released book, “107 Days.” During the interview, Harris bizarrely explained why she loves tethered earbuds rather than wireless airpods. 4:15pm- Rich will be on Fox News with Laura Ingraham tonight—but is he broadcasting out of the back of a van? 4:30pm- On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee declassified intelligence—specifically the annex to former Special Counsel John Durham's report—allegedly revealing that Hillary Clinton personally approved of the efforts to promote the false narrative that then-candidate Donald Trump colluded with Russian officials during the 2016 presidential election. One declassified email exchange reveals that “HRC approved Julia's [Clinton foreign policy advisor Julianne Smith] idea about Trump and Russian hackers hampering U.S. elections. That should distract people from her own missing email, especially if the affair goes to the Olympic level.” 4:45pm- While speaking with Glenn Beck, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed there are still people working within the intelligence community that weaponized intelligence for political purpose—though, the Trump Administration is actively working on removing them. 5:05pm- CNN Senior Analyst Harry Enten evaluated the “Democrat brand”—and according to survey data it “is in the basement and it is total and complete garbage.” 5:15pm- On Thursday night, former Vice President Kamala Harris made a guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert where she promoted her soon to be released book, “107 Days.” Harris was unable to name the current leaders of the Democratic Party. 5:40pm- George Stephanopoulos gets stuck in an elevator! Plus, should we all start watching the WNBA? This week one player lost her wig mid-game (leading to a fan being ejected for making fun of the incident), and in another game someone threw a bright green sex toy onto the court late in the 4th quarter! Also, are Justin ...
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- CNN Senior Analyst Harry Enten evaluated the “Democrat brand”—and according to survey data it “is in the basement and it is total and complete garbage.” 5:15pm- On Thursday night, former Vice President Kamala Harris made a guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert where she promoted her soon to be released book, “107 Days.” Harris was unable to name the current leaders of the Democratic Party. 5:40pm- George Stephanopoulos gets stuck in an elevator! Plus, should we all start watching the WNBA? This week one player lost her wig mid-game (leading to a fan being ejected for making fun of the incident), and in another game someone threw a bright green sex toy onto the court late in the 4th quarter! Also, are Justin Trudeau (who is the son of Pierre Trudeau and definitely not the son of Fidel Castro) and Katy Perry dating? 6:00pm- Tom Azelby closes out the show for Rich. Make sure to watch Rich tonight on Fox News with Laura Ingraham!
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- A new American Eagle clothing advertisement features Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney bragging about her “great jeans.” Far-left social media users, however, are ridiculously saying that the commercial is secretly promoting eugenics—insisting the ad's “great jeans” line really means “great genes.” American Eagle has now responded to the far-left's complaints, emphasizing the commercial was always just about “jeans.” 4:10pm- On Thursday night, former Vice President Kamala Harris made a guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert where she promoted her soon to be released book, “107 Days.” During the interview, Harris bizarrely explained why she loves tethered earbuds rather than wireless airpods. 4:15pm- Rich will be on Fox News with Laura Ingraham tonight—but is he broadcasting out of the back of a van? 4:30pm- On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee declassified intelligence—specifically the annex to former Special Counsel John Durham's report—allegedly revealing that Hillary Clinton personally approved of the efforts to promote the false narrative that then-candidate Donald Trump colluded with Russian officials during the 2016 presidential election. One declassified email exchange reveals that “HRC approved Julia's [Clinton foreign policy advisor Julianne Smith] idea about Trump and Russian hackers hampering U.S. elections. That should distract people from her own missing email, especially if the affair goes to the Olympic level.” 4:45pm- While speaking with Glenn Beck, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed there are still people working within the intelligence community that weaponized intelligence for political purpose—though, the Trump Administration is actively working on removing them.
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, with news that Kamala Harris won't seek political office (at least for now) her own party pushes her aside. She won't completely disappear from public view as she is promoting her new book (complete with word salad recipes). Also Gary's high school boy's swim class (sans swim trunks), breaking down the Russia collusion hoax with audio from Jonathan Turley. The left's narrative on the issue begins to unravel. Also remembering the hilarious "cat in the skirt" story from earlier this week, audio from Kamala Harris "virtue signaling"on The Late Show with Steven Colbert on her decision not to run for Governor of California, President Trump's tariffs were before the court of appeals yesterday and a bit more on the on the Russia collusion hoax. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kamala Harris coming on for her eighth appearance on "The Late Show" on CBS is part of a dreary routine, the Stephen Colbert Democratic Precinct Hall. But when you actually watch the interview and break it down, you can't help but think: a 12-year-old might ask tougher questions.
We welcome back comedy writer Josh Comers and delve into the demise of late night television. He gives his take on how the landscape shifted from the time he wrote for various shows including The Tonight Show.
Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. The Gall family had a great time in West Virginia and a brutal time at Nashville SC fan fest. Cam Ward gets Beatles treatment while Brady Martin does not. The Big Ten is still crying about the SEC. Plus, we break down the entire Paramount merger, lawsuit, Late Show and South Park saga. Thanks, 8th & Roast Become a Nashville Banner member. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.
After checking back in on Pedro Pascal's summer at the box office, the boys drill into the bizarre news of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's cancellation. They discuss the implication of this cancellation on the Skydance/Paramount merger and also rubberneck at Warner Bros. Discovery's latest naming announcement.
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Thursday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. New C&B Steak Bet! Kamala Harris announced she will not run for California governor in 2026. Clay and Buck analyze her new book, 107 Days, and preview her upcoming appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert—her first major interview since her 2024 presidential campaign defeat. Clay and Buck make a new steak bet about Kamala Harris’s political future. They engage in a spirited discussion over whether Harris will run for president in 2028. Clay argues she will, citing her age, lack of alternative pursuits, and her unique position as a Black female candidate with strong name recognition. Buck counters that Harris is politically finished, suggesting she’s more likely to take a ceremonial role at a university or think tank. The conversation touches on Democratic Party strategy, the importance of the South Carolina primary, and the influence of figures like James Clyburn. Mayor Mamdani? The conversation shifts to New York City politics, where the hosts critique mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for his past support of defunding the police and his proposal for city-run grocery stores. They warn that his policies could lead to economic and public safety disasters, drawing comparisons to failed socialist models. The segment includes a broader critique of progressive governance and its effects on urban housing, crime, and affordability. Dr. Oz on the Future of Healthcare Dr. Oz, now serving as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under the Trump administration, outlines the administration’s ambitious healthcare agenda. He addresses the skyrocketing cost of healthcare in America, the chronic disease epidemic, and the mental health crisis, emphasizing the role of loneliness as a key driver of poor health outcomes. Dr. Oz also highlights a recent White House event where major tech and healthcare companies pledged to return control of medical records to patients and modernize healthcare through digital innovation. A major focus is the “big beautiful bill” that introduced work requirements for Medicaid recipients, aiming to restore dignity and autonomy to able-bodied Americans while preserving the program’s integrity. Dr. Oz defends the policy as a moral and economic imperative, drawing parallels to President Clinton’s welfare reform. The conversation shifts to prescription drug pricing, where Dr. Oz announces a new “most favored nation” pricing policy to combat global freeloading and reduce U.S. drug costs. He compares this initiative to NATO’s cost-sharing model, asserting that America should no longer bear the financial burden of global pharmaceutical R&D alone. Technology’s transformative role in healthcare is another key theme. Dr. Oz discusses how AI, robotics, and automation will streamline care, reduce administrative waste, and combat fraud—highlighting a recent $15 billion DOJ takedown of a multinational criminal network exploiting Medicare. FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak joins the show to discuss the agency’s efforts to protect consumers from sophisticated scams, including AI-driven voice cloning fraud. She outlines the FTC’s enforcement mechanisms, collaboration with the DOJ, and focus on anti-competitive mergers in the fast-evolving tech sector. Holyoak also promotes the FTC’s “Made in USA” labeling enforcement, encouraging businesses and consumers to report violations. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Yorker staff writer Andrew Marantz joins Tyler Foggatt for the latest installment of “How Bad Is It?,” a monthly series on the health of American democracy. Their guest is Roy Wood, Jr., the host of the satirical program “Have I Got News for You,” on CNN. The group discusses the significance of CBS's cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” a recent episode of “South Park” that is searingly critical of Donald Trump, and the President's deployment of lawsuits and the administrative state to try to intimidate his critics in the media and entertainment industries. “There's always going to be these petty, ticky-tack battles that the Administration fights,” says Wood. “But I don't think that's gonna stop the comedians from doing what Trump hopes this would do, which is silence them.”This week's reading: “‘South Park” Skewers a Satire-Proof President,' by Tyler Foggatt “What the Cancellation of Stephen Colbert's ‘Late Show' Means,” by Vinson Cunningham “How the Israeli Right Explains the Aid Disaster It Created,” by Isaac Chotiner “Should Police Officers Be More Like U.F.C. Fighters?,” by Sam Eagan “Is Brazil's Underdog Era Coming to an End?,” by Shannon Sims Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts.To discover more podcasts from The New Yorker, visit newyorker.com/podcasts. To send feedback on this episode, write to themail@newyorker.com. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
“The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert and his wife of more than 30 years, Evie McGee Colbert join Jenna Bush Hager to talk about their cookbook “Does This Taste Funny?,” their favorite family recipes, and the joy of cooking together. They also share stories from their thirty years of marriage, who's the better chef, and why humor is the secret ingredient in their relationship.
Two weeks ago, when Paramount cancelled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” insiders in Hollywood and Washington alike deemed the move suspicious: Colbert had just called his parent company's payout to Trump a “big fat bribe” on air. Paramount, for its part, claims that the decision was purely financial—Colbert's show is losing forty million dollars a year. But both the political and economic explanations reveal how the landscape of late night has changed since Johnny Carson's day. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz consider Colbert's body of work and the state of the genre more generally, from the so-called late-night wars of the nineties through to the modern challenge of making comedy in a country where nothing feels funny anymore. “Late-night hosting is an art, but it's also business. So, if your job is to get as many eyeballs on you as is humanly possible, what do you do?” Schwartz says. “It's not easy to have fun with the news, as it is. And if you are having fun with it, something may very well be wrong.”Read, watch, and listen with the critics:“Strangers with Candy” (1999–2000)“The Daily Show” (1996–)“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (2015–26)“The Staying Power of the ‘S.N.L.' Machine” (The New Yorker)“Lessons from ‘Sesame Street' ” (The New Yorker)“The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” (1962–92)“David Letterman's Revolutionary Comedy,” by Emily Nussbaum (The New Yorker)“The Colbert Rapport,” by Emily Nussbaum (The New Yorker)“Carpool Karaoke” (2017–23)“What the Cancellation of Stephen Colbert's ‘Late Show' Means,” by Vinson Cunningham (The New Yorker)“After Midnight” (2024–25)New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow Critics at Large wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Stephen Colbert and Jamie Lee Curtis get caught in a "Freaky Tuesday." Republicans want to put President Trump's name on The Kennedy Center, American taxpayers can send the government extra money via Venmo, Trump is suing the owner of The Wall Street Journal over stories linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, and the president's latest executive order makes it legal to preach religion to your coworkers at a government office. Oscar and Emmy-winner Jamie Lee Curtis makes her first visit to The Late Show and spills the beans about Stephen Colbert's budding bromance with her husband, Christopher Guest. Watch her in the new film, “Freakier Friday,” opening in theaters August 8th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TDC Podcast topics - Aims is back and we are going a bit crazy without football, American Eagle stock jumps following woke backlash to the Sydney Sweeney jeans ad, brawl on streets of Cincinnati has police chief under attack, Stephen Colbert still crying about being fired from The Late Show, Trump confirms that Epstein stole girls from Mar-a-Lago, Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the fifth in House testimony unless some demands are met…but is it even worth it? And email
Connor and Dylan are joined by Christopher Briney (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Dilaria). It's here, y'all: the summer you turned UP your volume and listened to your favorite twins chat with television's Conrad Fisher: Chris Briney. Chris is currently starring in Dilaria, the new off-Broadway play by Julia Randall. Hear all about his New York onstage debut, his costume of a slutty rugby tee and Calvins, and his costars Ella Stiller, Chiara Aurelia, and Tessa Albertson. From himbo Noah in Dilaria to high school heartthrob Aaron Samuels the Mean Girls movie musical, we get into Chris' memories from North Shore High, working with Tina Fey, and why he gives major kudos to the film's dancers. We of course discuss The Summer I Turned Pretty, including the storyline he's most proud of, the show's music budget, and his connection to the piece and his costars. Spoiler: he played basketball with one of them the day before this interview. But wait, there's more! Chris talks about his favorite theatrical memories from his time at PACE. We also break down Bravo's Next Gen NYC, the anniversary of Taylor Swift's “folklore” album, and the musical of Alex G. Oh, and the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's Late Show. You're going to fall in love with Chris (if you haven't already). Don't miss him in Dilaria at the Daryl Roth Theater 2 and on Amazon's The Summer I Turned Pretty.Follow Chris on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway! Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comComedian Gianmarco Soresi joins us to talk about Paramount ending The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the problem late night show hosts are finding themselves in—trying to weigh in on politics but without alienating their core audience—and the South Park episode that casts some doubt on the idea that Paramount scrapped the Late Show to ensure its merger…
It's a scary time for political media. After decades of shifting business models and consumption habits, news outlets now have to navigate lawsuits from a president who uses the full weight of the government to punish his enemies. Was CBS's decision to axe "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" purely financial, as the network claims—or was it related to the merger they wanted Trump to approve? Brian Stelter, chief media analyst at CNN and author of the "Reliable Sources" newsletter, sits down with Tommy to discuss what exactly happened to Colbert, whether other networks are kowtowing to Trump, and the episode of South Park that no one can stop talking about.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
This week: The redditors have found a fresh batch of meme stocks. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck examine the so called DORK stocks – Krispy Kreme (DNUT), Opendoor (OPEN), Rocket Mortgage (RKT) and Kohl's (KSS) among others – and what this resurgence of meme stocks says about the state of the market. Then, the Trump administration's laissez-faire attitude toward financial regulation has encouraged a return of crypto ventures like Polymarket to the US. The hosts discuss this sea change and whether this lack of oversight will lead to a financial crisis. And finally, CBS says its cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is purely a financial decision despite coinciding with Paramount's settlement with number one Stephen Colbert hater Donald Trump. Was the decision all political, all financial, or all of the above? In the Slate Plus episode: The Summer Reads Edition Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli and Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richies, this episode of “Rich and Weekly” is jam packed. First up, we have all the craziness going down at CBS. They just announced that they're canning Stephen Colbert and “The Late Show” after one more season. And now - every corner of the internet is weighing in on the real reason for the cancellation and how this affects the future of late night TV. After that, we have a very disturbing update from Denise Richards, having to do with her now-estranged husband, Aaron Phypers. And we wrap things up with a double dose of sad news - all the shocking details surrounding the deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Malcolm-Jamal Warner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tonight's rundown: Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Thursday, July 24, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country. Talking Points Memo: Bill argues that President Trump's tariff policies are heading in the right direction but are being overlooked by the media. A look at how much the federal government is set to invest in building the country's largest immigration detention center in Texas. An appeals court has blocked President Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship. There's a petition to keep Stephen Colbert on the air. Bill explains what people are missing about this story. What we know so far about ex-Biden Chief of Staff Ron Klain's grilling in the House GOP's cover-up probe. Final Thought: Bill recaps his conversation this morning with Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The boys discuss the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” as well as the David Geffen divorce and the Drag Race All Stars Finale. --- Send the gift of gay! https://www.patreon.com/RealityGays/gift JOIN RealityGays+ for exclusive content + Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RealityGays or + Supercast https://realitygaysmulti.supercast.com/ + Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-gays-with-mattie-and-poodle/id1477555097 We covered the latest season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 on Hulu! Watch us on video www.youtube.com/@RealityGays Click here for all things RG! https://linktr.ee/RealityGays To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Was the Late Show too unprofitable, or too political? Guest: Eric Deggans, NPR TV critic and media analyst, Knight Chair, Journalism and Media Ethics, Washington & Lee University. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell and Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The collapse of late night television continues. Stephen Colbert has been fired, and The Late Show has been cancelled by CBS, effective in…ten months. Jon Stewart is mad about it. Is that because he might be next? President Donald Trump has accused former President Barack Obama of treason in regards to the Russian collusion hoax, and he's got the evidence to back it up. We've got Sargon of Akkad on the show to talk about the collapse of Britain.GUEST: Josh Firestine | Carl BenjaminClick here for today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-july-23-2025Buy the OG Mug Club Mug on Crowder Shop now! https://crowdershop.com/products/og-mug-club-mugBuy one get one 50% off all T-shirts at https://crowdershop.com/Let my sponsor American Financing help you regain control of your finances. Go to https://americanfinancing.net/crowder or call 800-974-6500. NMLS 182334, http://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/.DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-appsJoin Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/PremiumGet your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBitsSubscribe to my podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/louder-with-crowder/FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficialMusic by @Pogo
After writing chapters of her new book about how tech companies help and exploit us, tech journalist and novelist Vauhini Vara fed those chapters to ChatGPT. She told the chatbot she needed help with her writing, but her real goal was to analyze and critique the AI's advice. Her new book is Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age.Also, TV critic and historian David Bianculli reacts to the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Desperate to distract from the Epstein scandal, Donald Trump posts an AI-generated video of the FBI arresting Barack Obama—as DNI Tulsi Gabbard unveils a new MAGA conspiracy theory about Obama and Russiagate. Favreau, Lovett, and Tommy unpack the insanity behind Gabbard's new allegations, get Lovett up to speed on the latest Epstein developments, and discuss CBS's cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Then, Lovett sits down with Lindsay Toczylowski, head of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center, to talk about Andry Hernandez Romero's release in Venezuela after 125 days in an El Salvadoran megaprison.
On this episode of The Adam Carolla Show, Adam opens by discussing the recent efforts to defund NPR and recalls how a past interview he did with them turned into a failed “gotcha” moment. He then recaps his adventurous weekend at Road America in Wisconsin, where he raced on the iconic track, faced unexpected delays, and got locked out of his Airbnb at 2:00 a.m. He also reflects on the genius of This Is Spinal Tap, shares a story about losing his luggage—which included a ribeye steak inside—and vents about airport employees who make everything about them.Elisha Krauss joins Adam for the news! They kick things off with the viral “kiss cam” scandal at a Coldplay concert, which led to the resignation of the CEO of Astronomer after a woman abruptly fled the frame and set social media ablaze. The HR executive involved turned out to be connected to the powerful Cabot family, sparking even more public curiosity. They also react to the surprising announcement that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will be canceled in May 2026, and discuss In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder's decision to move her family out of California as the company expands to the eastern U.S.Get it on.FOR MORE WITH ELISHA KRAUSS: INSTAGRAM: @elishakraussWEBSITE: elishakrauss.com JOURNAL: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/author/elisha-krauss/Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnline120Life.com use code ADAMoreillyauto.com/ADAMOpenPhone.com/adamPluto.tvGo to Superpower.com and use code Carolla to get $50 Off your annual Superpower subscription. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodLIVE SHOWS: August 6 - Reno, NVAugust 7 - Portland, ORSeptember 12-13 - El Paso, TX (4 shows)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.