Episode

The End of Late Night as We Know It

Podcast: Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair
Published: May 28, 2026
Duration seconds: 2265
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Summary

Stephen Colbert has officially signed off, CBS is exiting the late night game, and the future of the format feels more uncertain than ever. This week, Rebecca and John are joined by VF special correspondent Joy Press to discuss the final episode of The Late Show , the politics and economics behind CBS’s decision, and the social media stars redefining the genre. They also share their top picks for what to watch this month. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices