RON HART: Colbert and Kimmel Killed Late Night Comedy
Ron Hart argues that late-night comedy has been negatively impacted by hosts like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, who he claims have adopted a progressive agenda. He believes this shift has led to a loss of the traditional comedic values established by past hosts. Hart calls for a return to honest political satire that challenges power rather than aligns with a single political perspective.
- ▪Hart criticizes current late-night hosts for being politically biased and losing the essence of comedy.
- ▪He claims that the woke agenda has stifled humor and led to a culture of fear among comedians.
- ▪Hart emphasizes the importance of free speech and the need for diverse viewpoints in political satire.
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Opinion RON HART: Colbert and Kimmel Killed Late Night Comedy OPINION (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Writers Guild of America East) Ron Hart Ron Hart is a libertarian op-ed humorist, award-winning author, and a frequent guest on TV. June 03, 2026 12:06 PM ET June 03, 2026 12:06 PM ET Ron Hart Ron Hart is a libertarian op-ed humorist, award-winning author, and a frequent guest on TV. Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); The great comedy tradition of…
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