Something is changing inside the American media landscape, and it should concern everyone—no matter their politics.
Text
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
New photos from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert have been added and more coming very soon. You can also watch the interview below.
Text
Text
Édouard de Colbert-Chabanais
Also known as Pierre David Colbert), the eldest of three brothers who all became cavalry commanders, was born in Paris into a wealthy noble family descended from the prestigious Colbert lineage. The son of a general and a rich landowner, he entered the army in 1793, volunteering in the 7th Battalion of Paris, known as the Battalion of William Tell. Though personally skeptical of the French Revolution, he served the Republic on the Rhine and in the Vendée. In 1795 he was promoted to sous-lieutenant in the 11th Hussars.
In January 1796, Colbert’s royalist sympathies led Lazare Hoche to suspend him from service, halting his career for several years. Reinstated in 1798, Colbert joined the Army of the Orient and took part in the Egyptian expedition, where he was wounded in the arm, promoted to captain in the 3rd Dragoons, and served as aide-de-camp to General Damas. Returning to France, he briefly joined the Mamelukes of the Consular Guard before becoming aide-de-camp to Jean-Andoche Junot in 1803.
During the War of the Third Coalition in 1805, Colbert served as aide-de-camp to Marshal Louis-Alexandre Berthier and was wounded at Austerlitz. Promoted chef d’escadron in 1806, he soon became colonel of the 7th Hussars and led the regiment at Eylau, Heilsberg, and Friedland in 1807. In 1809 he was promoted général de brigade, commanded a light cavalry brigade during the Danube campaign, fought at Amstetten, was created a Baron of the Empire, and was wounded again at Wagram—this time by a shot to the head.
In 1811 Colbert was appointed colonel of the 2nd Lancers of the Imperial Guard, the famed Red Lancers. He led them through the Russian campaign of 1812 and the German campaigns of 1813, distinguishing himself at Bautzen. Promoted général de division late in 1813, he returned to command the Guard lancers during the 1814 campaign in France, fighting in Champagne at La Rothière, Champaubert, Montmirail, Château-Thierry, Craonne, Reims, and Arcis-sur-Aube.
After Napolèon’s abdication, the Bourbons retained Colbert in command, though the regiment was renamed. During the Hundred Days, he initially hesitated to rejoin Napolèon. Nevertheless, Napolèon retained him in command of the Red Lancers of the Imperial Guard for the 1815 campaign. Colbert was wounded at Quatre Bras and again led his men at Waterloo despite his injured arm.
Following the Second Restoration, the Bourbons imprisoned Colbert until 1816, largely due to his defiant exchange with Napolèon. Though later reinstated, his active career effectively ended. In 1835 he was wounded during the assassination attempt on King Louis-Philippe I, the same attack that killed Marshal Mortier.
Text
I was in high school in the USA when 9/11 happened. So I came of age at a time when I had to read International journalism to find out what America was up to.
So I read a lot of The Guardian and Al Jazeera in my youth, to find out about America.
There were some American outlets like Democracy Now that I could trust, and then there was The Colbert Report, which at the time seemed incredibly bold and truthful in its opposition to the government, and was cathartic.
There were others. I did watch Olberman and Maddow. I loved NPR. I bought Mother Jones a lot. I always picked up the Chicago Reader every week.
I also did read mainstream news like the Tribune and the Sun Times, even though I was dissatisfied with it. I tried to watch and read a variety of things.
To me the duplicity, the LYING, the emotional manipulation of right wing media like Fox News was very obvious and pissed me off. So I mostly avoided it when I wasnt watching Colbert and Daily Show mocking their lies, debunking them.
Then when Obama became president, a lot of liberal American news outlets suddenly wouldnt criticize the government, even though it was doing THE SAME STUFF. Colbert ranted about the tea party, but never seemed to talk about the war anymore. Id watched Colbert for years at this point, every night they would talk about the war, the war was still going on. I felt my trust in him shatter, my heart break.
Obama, it felt like, had betrayed us. War crimes continued. Gitmo was never shut down. I reported on Occupy, I joined many protests including anti-Deportation protests.
But there seemed to be no “mainstream” criticism of Obama that didnt come from lying, racist right wingers. So again, to find out about my government, my media diet had to include international news that reported on America.
And then there was Trump, kicking out any reporters that didnt fawn on him.
Then there was 10/7/2023, and again I found myself reading Al Jazeera daily, and Middle East Eye. Again I found mainstream US news to be cowardly and dishonest, hiding the truth rather than REPORTING it.
And now Trump is back, directly violating the first amendment, trying to get Jimmy Fallon fired, currently disallowing Colbert to interview left wing candidates. “Quiet, piggy”. Trying to suppress the Epstein files. God knows what all else.
So to me, in my life, American news has always been so restrictive, when it isnt outright right wing propaganda lying to you. So to learn about America, you always have to check international news.
Text
Colbert on RFK Jr’s Maha workout video: ‘Senior softcore that feels like dropping acid’ | Late-night TV roundup
Stephen Colbert was feeling under the weather on Wednesday night but didn’t pull his punches, despite being “on enough steroids to be named the secretary of health and human services”.
The host focused on Robert F Kennedy Jr and Maha in his monologue, particularly a surreal workout video that the health secretary released with Kid Rock this week, which Colbert described as “senior…
Text
Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from dispute with CBS over what he can air
Colbert had instead shown his Talarico interview on YouTube, but told viewers why he couldn’t show it on CBS. The network was concerned about FCC Chairman Brendan Carr trying to enforce a rule that required broadcasters to give “equal time” to opposing candidates when an interview was broadcast with one of them.
“We looked and we can’t find one example of this rule being enforced for any talk…
Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from dispute with CBS over what he can air
Text
James Talarico’s marketing campaign raises $2.5 million after Stephen Colbert interview drama
🔥 Fresh News: James Talarico’s marketing campaign raises $2.5 million after Stephen Colbert interview drama
📰 Read the main points:
James Talarico mentioned his marketing campaign introduced in $2.5 million price of donations within the 24 hours for the reason that drama surrounding his look on Stephen Colbert’s late-night display. The host accused his community, CBS, of refusing to air an…
James Talarico’s marketing campaign raises $2.5 million after Stephen Colbert interview drama
Text
Colbert Doesn’t Give an FCC About Calling Out CBS
“Then I was told, in some uncertain terms, that not only could I not have him on, I could not mention me not having him on. And because my network clearly doesn’t want us to talk about this, let’s talk about this.” — STEPHEN COLBERT
“You might have heard of this thing called the ‘equal time rule,’ OK? It’s an old FCC rule that applies only to radio and broadcast television — not cable or streaming — that says if a show has a candidate on during an election, they have to have all that candidate’s opponents on as well. It’s the FCC’s most time-honored rule, right after ‘No nipples at the Super Bowl.’” — STEPHEN COLBERT
“There’s long been an exemption for this rule, an exception for news interviews and talk show interviews with politicians. Now, that’s crucial. How else were voters supposed to know back in ’92 that Bill Clinton sucked at saxophone?” — STEPHEN COLBERT
“But on Jan. 21 of this year, a letter was released by FCC chairman and smug bowling pin, Brendan Carr. In this letter, Carr said he was thinking about dropping the exception for talk shows because he said some of them were ‘motivated by partisan purposes.’ Well, sir, you’re chairman of the FCC, so FCC you. Because I think you are motivated by partisan purposes yourself. Sir, ya smelt it ’cause ya dealt it. You are Dutch-ovening America’s airwaves.” — STEPHEN COLBERT
“Let’s just call this what it is: Donald Trump’s administration wants to silence anyone who says anything bad about Trump on TV, because all Trump does is watch TV, OK? He’s like a toddler with too much screen time. He gets cranky and then drops a load in his diaper.” — STEPHEN COLBERT
Text
Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled candidate interview ahead of early voting in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night’s broadcast over network fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration on giving equal time to political candidates.
The issue came just hours before early voting opened Tuesday in Texas’ primary elections, which…
Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled candidate interview ahead of early voting in Texas
Text
I saw this on bluesky first, and legit teared up.
Text
Quote of the Day – Stephen Colbert
Quote of the Day… not actually daily, but whenever I encounter one I think worth sharing and there are not too many in sequence. I like quotes as they frequently distill a piece of wisdom into a brief passage, or make other points very succinctly – such as the witticisms of Oscar Wilde.
“Reality has a well-known liberal bias.” ~~ Stephen Colbert
To see more Quotes for Day, visit this link:…
Text
Quote of the Day – Stephen Colbert
Quote of the Day… not actually daily, but whenever I encounter one I think worth sharing and there are not too many in sequence. I like quotes as they frequently distill a piece of wisdom into a brief passage, or make other points very succinctly – such as the witticisms of Oscar Wilde.
“Reality has a well-known liberal bias.” ~~ Stephen Colbert
To see more Quotes for Day, visit this link:…
Text
Prime Time: Chris Colbert (2025) | Movie | Movies Dock
🎬 Title: Prime Time: Chris Colbert
Story: A unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of Chris Colbert, presenting an unprecedented perspective.
⭐ Rating: 0 (0 votes)
📅 Release date: July 31, 2025
⏱️ Runtime: 46 minutes
🎭 Genres: Documentary
🎬 Director: Rodrigo Belone
👥 Cast: Chris Colbert, Danny Garcia, Jorge Masvidal, Maino, Gary Russell Jr.
Editor’s note: In summary, *Prime Time: Chris…
Text
Wonderfully upbeat (/s) holiday message about “hatred and fumes” from President Projection.
