Stephen Colbert Fired: CBS’ Business Move or Political Deal?
Podcast:The Smerconish Podcast Published On: Mon Jul 21 2025 Description: Michael tackles today's Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question: "Why was The Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancelled: Ratings/Revenue, or Politics?" Was it a strategic move to cut financial losses—or a political play tied to Trump and the Paramount-Skydance merger? Michael shares his take, backed by reporting from The Atlantic, Nielsen, and more. Plus, a recap of recent poll results on Ukraine missile support, masked ICE agents, and whether the public will ever see the alleged Trump birthday letter to Epstein. Listen for insight and nuance here - then vote! And please rate, review, and share this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.