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When ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Goes Away, What Do We Lose?

Our attachment to an institution may seem counterintuitive, especially with comedy, a rebellious art form. But with Stephen Colbert’s program, there was a lot at stake.

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When ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Goes Away, What Do We Lose?Our attachment to an institution may seem counterintuitive, especially with comedy, a rebellious art form. But with Stephen Colbert’s program, there was a lot at stake.
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