Verkkothe evolution of political humor since colbert began his satirical news program has been accompanied by a dramatic expansion in scholarly. Verkkostephen colbert, who for almost a year has been trying to find his footing as david letterman's replacement on cbs’s “late show,” should be back in. Verkkostephen colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to the late show with stephen colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks. Verkkocolbert’s consistency in criticizing trump has led some news outlets to hail him as transcending his role as a comedy host to be an ideological and. Verkkobecause of that training, i approach political satire not through politics but: Why is that person behaving that way? What are the insecurities inside. Verkkothe late show with stephen colbert (tls), for one, attempted to reprimand the government’s response and at the same time appeal to its audiences to behave.