That's my personal opinion. I want Colbert to have a show. I want him to make fun of the president. I want him to push back. That's good for comedy. Comedy in its essence is like making fun of institutions, not reinforcing them. You know, I mean, the institutions that are in power, you know? So, like, I just feel like. (2:46:41–2:46:47)
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