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Stephen Colbert / Remembering MA Rep. Barney Frank

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Stephen Colbert / Remembering MA Rep. Barney Frank

Fresh Air

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Fresh Air

Fresh Air

1 DAYS AGO
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Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ ended last night after 11 years. He spoke with Terry Gross in 2016 shortly after he took over from David Letterman. Before that, Colbert played a conservative persona in the vein of Bill O'Reilly on ‘The Colbert Report.’ When ...

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This podcast episode reflects on the end of Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' after 11 years, revisiting a 2016 interview where he discussed his transition from a satirical character to his authentic self. It also remembers the late Congressman Barney Frank and reviews the new horror-comedy series 'Widow's Bay.'
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Colbert's career spans improv to late-night host.
09:54
I no longer wanted to parody the certainty of punditry.
24:52
Presence and focus fill a room better than manic energy.
33:20
Opponents shifted from overt bigotry to claims about protecting the institution.
42:43
A lighter horror-comedy with strong performances.

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From Improv to Late Night: Reflecting on Stephen Colbert's Journey
00:00
Why Colbert Walked Away from 'The Colbert Report' and Embraced a New Challenge
09:54
Finding His Authentic Voice: The Transition to Hosting 'The Late Show'
19:16
Remembering Barney Frank: Wit, Advocacy, and a Legacy of Change
30:19
A Cursed Island and Dark Laughs: John Powers on 'Widow's Bay'
39:18

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David Bianculli: This is Fresh Air. I'm TV critic David Bianculli. Last night, Stephen Colbert said goodbye to his CBS series The Late Show, a show he's hosted since 2015 and which will not continue without him. But in getting to that job, Stephen Colbert ...