In a significant media appearance, Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to engage in her first interview since the 2024 election with Stephen Colbert on his late-night show.
This interview marks a pivotal moment as Colbert's program is nearing its conclusion, a decision driven by economic challenges faced by CBS.
According to the Daily Caller, Harris's interview coincides with her recent announcement that she will not pursue the governorship of California. Additionally, she is set to release a book titled "107 Days," chronicling her brief presidential campaign.
The timing of her appearance on "Late Night with Stephen Colbert" is noteworthy, as the show is in its final season due to financial constraints. CBS executives have attributed the cancellation of Colbert's program, slated for May 2026, to "a challenging backdrop in late night," as reported by Variety. The network reportedly incurred losses between $40 and $50 million in 2024, with projections indicating further financial setbacks in the coming year.
CBS executives expressed their admiration for Colbert, stating, "We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire The Late Show franchise in May of 2026. We are proud that Stephen called CBS home. He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television. This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the shows performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount."
The cancellation coincides with speculation surrounding Colbert and Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," who have been known for their critical remarks about President Donald Trump.
Variety reported that executives at SkyDance Media, led by David Ellison, may scrutinize these hosts. Ellison, who has received commendation from Trump, is poised to oversee SkyDance's acquisition and merger with Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS and Comedy Central.
CBS's financial woes have persisted since settling a lawsuit with Trump over the editing of a "60 Minutes" interview with Harris in October 2024. Paramount agreed to contribute $16 million to the president's future presidential library on July 2, followed by an additional $20 million on July 22.
Harris's political trajectory remains uncertain following her defeat to Trump in the 2024 election. Democratic donors have shown little enthusiasm for her potential candidacy in the California gubernatorial race. Political strategists have also expressed reservations about Harris running for governor or participating in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary, citing her campaign's extravagant spending of $1.5 billion, which included celebrity appearances and interviews.
Lindy Li, a former Democratic National Committee fundraiser, conveyed her astonishment at Harris's campaign spending during a NewsNation interview on November 26, 2024, stating she was "stunned" by the lack of accountability. Democratic donor John Morgan further argued that the campaign's financial decisions should mark the end of Harris's political career.
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