Maybe if there wasn't a steel to go through. They let Colbert run, run his contract. And then they go, guys, we're going to retire late night. Because Nobody watches late night anymore. And. But at the same time, you never want government influence and being nice to the President to dictate whether a comedian can say anything. I don't care if it's liberal or conservative. (2:39:50–2:39:53)
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