Colbert Canceled: Is Late Night TV Over? | Pivot
Episode Description
Kara and Scott discuss the Coldplay Kiss Cam moment that captivated the nation, and launched a thousand memes. What does the incident reveal about work relationships, and letting your guard down in public? Then, Trump sues Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for defamation. Who will emerge victorious in this legal battle? Plus, CBS cancels "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," and insists the decision was purely financial, and not related to Paramount's Trump settlement.#karaswisher #scottgalloway #pivotpodcast #colbert #latenight #coldplay #kisscam #ceos #affairs #trump #rupertmurdoch #murdoch #wallstreetjournal #CBS #lateshow #stephencolbert #paramount #business #tech #media #politics
Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 0:23 The Coldplay Moment 16:47 Colbert Cancellation 29:05 Trump Sues Murdoch and Wall Street Journal 38:33 Trump Can’t Quit SpaceX 46:58 Wins and Fails
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Kevin Oliver
Audio Engineer: Ernie Indradat
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa
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Brief Summary
Trump sues Murdoch, Colbear's show canceled, Byron resigns after Coldplay incident.
Key points
- The End of Late Night Television. The cancellation of Co Bear marks a significant shift in late night TV.
- Coldplay Concert Scandal. A CEO resigns after being caught in a compromising situation at a Coldplay concert.
- The Economics of Late Night TV. Col Bear's cancellation raises questions about the financial viability of late night shows.
- The Decline of Late Night TV. A discussion on the struggles of late night television and its future.
- Trump's Lawsuit Against Murdoch. Trump sues Rupert Murdoch for defamation over a letter related to Epstein.
- Elon Musk's SpaceX Monopoly. Elon Musk's SpaceX has become a dominant force in space, raising concerns about its monopoly.
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Episode highlights
- Coldplay Concert ScandalA CEO resigns after being caught in a compromising situation at a Coldplay concert.“You literally cannot make this up.”0:31Jul 22, 2025
- The Economics of Late Night TVCol Bear's cancellation raises questions about the financial viability of late night shows.“Ad revenue for Cob Bear has dropped 40% since 2018.”17:52Jul 22, 2025
- The Decline of Late Night TVA discussion on the struggles of late night television and its future.“This is the end of late night television.”21:24Jul 22, 2025
- Trump's Lawsuit Against MurdochTrump sues Rupert Murdoch for defamation over a letter related to Epstein.“I don't draw pictures. In fact, he does.”29:21Jul 22, 2025
- Elon Musk's SpaceX MonopolyElon Musk's SpaceX has become a dominant force in space, raising concerns about its monopoly.“The most impressive component of Musk's universe and the most dangerous monopoly is SpaceX.”45:28Jul 22, 2025
- Gwen Shotwell's LeadershipGwen Shotwell is recognized as a powerful female tech executive, potentially overshadowing Musk.“Gwen Shotwell is the most powerful female tech executive.”46:31Jul 22, 2025
- In-N-Out's Controversial MoveIn-N-Out's owner faces backlash for moving operations out of California.“Lindsay, you're ungrateful for leaving California.”48:37Jul 22, 2025
