Digital Satire and Ratings Records: The Aftermath of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Finale
The Conclusion of an Era Stephen Colbert concluded his near-decade-long tenure as host of CBS’s ‘The Late Show’ this week, marking the end of a pivotal chapter in American late-night television. The finale, which drew record-breaking weeknight ratings, served as a cultural touchstone, prompting both high-profile tributes and bizarre digital reactions, including a viral AI-generated…