Joe Concha: Colbert’s show was ‘late-night therapy session’ for Democrats

Published July 21, 2025 8:47pm ET



Washington Examiner’s Joe Concha weighed in on the recent cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, saying the program’s end has deeply disappointed Democrats, having served as a “late-night therapy session” for them during the Trump years.

Appearing Monday on Fox News’ America Reports, Concha rebuffed critics, including Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), who framed the show’s cancellation as a First Amendment issue or a chilling effect on free speech.

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