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lostincalifornia

(5,180 posts) Wed Feb 18, 2026, 08:05 AM Wednesday

Because the the trump-broadcasting-network, (CBS), is pushing Colbert out the door in May, is there any reason Colbert

couldn't move to another network if he wanted to?

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Because the the trump-broadcasting-network, (CBS), is pushing Colbert out the door in May, is there any reason Colbert (Original Post) lostincalifornia Wednesday OP

Depends on what's in his contract newdeal2 Wednesday #1

I'm betting Colbert returns to The Daily Show Deminpenn Wednesday #2

I am not sure about that. The Daily Show is owned by Paramount which owns CBS, and run by the Ellison trumpers. lostincalifornia Wednesday #3

newdeal2

(5,126 posts)

1. Depends on what's in his contract

Reply to lostincalifornia (Original post)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 08:11 AM

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But most likely yes he can. The problem is the other major networks have the same issues as CBS or already have late night shows. He’d have to go to streaming, cable, or something else like a podcast.

Deminpenn

(17,363 posts)

2. I'm betting Colbert returns to The Daily Show

Reply to lostincalifornia (Original post)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 08:28 AM

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IIRC, John Stewart only came back for this year. Colbert would be a natural to replace him as host. No "fairness doctrine" applies to non-traditional broadcast media.

lostincalifornia

(5,180 posts)

3. I am not sure about that. The Daily Show is owned by Paramount which owns CBS, and run by the Ellison trumpers.

Reply to Deminpenn (Reply #2)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 08:51 AM

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