# Stephen Colbert Comedian and host of CBS's *The Late Show* since 2015 (b. 1964), and one of the most prominent Trump-critical voices in late-night television. His clashes with [[Skydance-Paramount]] management over editorial direction became a flashpoint in the debate over the new ownership's political alignment. > [!note] Stub > Minimum-viable page created to support the [[CBS Timeline]]. Expand with the Late Show tenure and the 2025–2026 management friction.