Kamala Harris Makes an Appearance on Stephen Colbert's Nightly Talk Show
Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, has chosen to take a step back from the political system, citing its current state as broken and fragile. In an interview on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Harris explained that she does not wish to re-enter the system right now, preferring instead to engage with the public without the pressures of electoral politics [2][3][4].
Harris' decision comes after a tumultuous 2024 presidential election campaign, during which she faced criticism for her perceived lack of focus on working-class concerns. Senator Bernie Sanders accused Harris' campaign of being too influenced by billionaires and not developing a strong agenda addressing economic issues for working families [1][5].
Despite her loss to President Trump in the 2024 election, Harris left open the possibility of another run in 2028 [2][3]. In the meantime, she plans to travel the country, listen to Americans, and have conversations without asking for their vote.
Meanwhile, the world of late-night television has been abuzz with controversy. CBS's decision to end The Late Show in May 2026 has been met with speculation, with some suggesting the cancellation was politically motivated to appease Donald Trump and aid FCC approval for Paramount's merger with Skydance Media.
Jon Stewart, a former host of The Daily Show, took aim at CBS and parent company Paramount in one of his segments, joining a chorus of celebrities expressing their disapproval towards the network [6]. Jimmy Kimmel also expressed his love and disapproval towards CBS in an Instagram post.
In a lighter moment, Stephen Colbert introduced Weird Al Yankovic and Lin-Manuel Miranda on his show to cheer up the audience, while a gospel choir joined Stewart in singing, "Go fuck yourself!" in one of his segments aimed at CBS and Paramount [7].
As for Harris, she is set to release a memoir titled 107 Days, detailing her experiences during the 2024 presidential election [8]. Regardless of her future political plans, Harris' decision to step away from the system for now marks a significant moment in American politics.
References:
- Sanders: Harris Campaign Influenced by Billionaires
- Harris on Not Running for California Governor
- Harris on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
- Harris on Why She's Not Running for Governor
- Sanders Criticizes Harris' Economic Policies
- Stewart Takes Aim at CBS and Paramount
- Stewart's Segment on CBS and Paramount
- Harris' Upcoming Memoir Announced
- Kamala Harris, having stepped back from the political system due to its current fragility, is planning to engage with the public through travel, conversations, and media appearances, such as her upcoming memoir, '107 Days'.
- The late-night television industry has been embroiled in controversy, with the potential cancellation of The Late Show and speculation of political motivation, leading to a wave of criticism from celebrities like Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel.
- Senator Bernie Sanders criticized Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign for perceived lack of focus on working-class concerns and alleged influences from billionaires, while Harris' plans for a potential 2028 run remain unclear.
- In a bid to shift focus from politics, Harris has expressed interest in general-news coverage and pop-culture discussions, potentially sparking new avenues for her involvement in media and entertainment.
