As executives weigh damage control options, speculation swirls about future guest selections. One thing is certain: the balance between satire and slander is being scrutinized more than ever.
Whether The Late Show survives this PR storm intact remains to be seen. For now, Colbert remains silent, avoiding press and social media entirely.
Meanwhile, Pam Bondi’s unexpected rise in the media spotlight has left even her critics impressed. She came prepared, she stayed composed, and she walked out with the upper hand.
A single interview—less than 10 minutes—might have altered the course of a legendary late-night show. And for Stephen Colbert, the lesson is clear: some guests punch back harder than expected.
