Stephen Colbert hammered President Donald Trump ‘s cratering approval ratings on Wednesday’s (February 18) episode of The Late Show. During his opening monologue, the late-night host touched on the latest numbers from an Economist/YouGov poll, which included 47% of Americans who say Trump is racist.

The return marks the final three months of the long-running late-night program. CBS previously announced that The Late Show would end in May 2026, following the close of the 2025–26 broadcast season. The network cited financial reasons for the cancellation, claiming the show loses $40 million annually.

Stephen Colbert brings the receipts over CBS spat and literally trashes network’s lawyers - Late night host attacks corporation’s statement on his withdrawn interview with Senate candidate James Talar

Stephen Colbert’s comments that network executives pulled his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico over fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration has prompted a conversation about how media outlets treat political coverage.

The late night host said he doesn't want an "adversarial relationship" with his network after lawyers advised him against airing his James Talarico interview

Stephen Colbert openly challenges CBS regarding content restrictions on his late-night show, highlighting a dispute over a denied interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico.

Plus the latest Republican to get under Trump’s skin, and Mamdani floats a property-tax increase.

The FCC chief blasted the Texas Democrat whose interview with Colbert was allegedly blocked by CBS, while claiming Americans trust “gas station sushi” more than the news media.