This week on the Right Side of Hollywood, Christian Toto and local stand-up comedian Merit Kahn (in for Deborah Flora) dive into the world of late-night talk shows, discussing the recent farewell tour of outgoing host Stephen Colbert. They share their thoughts on the changing landscape of comedy and the importance of critical thinking in today's society.

The conversation centers around the end of an era for late-night TV, with Ryan reflecting on the differences between the iconic Johnny Carson and the more divisive figure of Stephen Colbert. Christian shares his thoughts on the program's unceremonious end, as he wrote in an article for The Daily Wire. The three discuss how Colbert's shift from a comedian to an activist has led to a decline in ratings and a loss of sponsorship support. Merit also touches on the importance of comedy - and hers in particular - in bringing people together, rather than driving them apart.

The discussion highlights the need for comedians to be able to poke fun at all sides, rather than just one. Merit shares their own experiences as a comedian, discussing how the industry has changed over the years and how artists have had to adapt to new ways of reaching their audience.

Our Fool of the Week segment delves into the world of politics, discussing the recent comments by The View's Sunny Hostin comparing the Black Lives Matter riots to the January 6th uprising. Other nominees include CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in comedy, politics, and the changing landscape of late-night TV. Join Christian Toto and Merit Kahn as they join Ryan in exploring the complexities of comedy and its role in society.

This week on the Right Side of Hollywood, Christian Toto and local stand-up comedian Merit Kahn (in for Deborah Flora) dive into the world of late-night talk shows, discussing the recent farewell tour of outgoing host Stephen Colbert. They share their thoughts on the changing landscape of comedy and the importance of critical thinking in today's society.
The conversation centers around the end of an era for late-night TV, with Ryan reflecting on the differences between the iconic Johnny Carson and the more divisive figure of Stephen Colbert. Christian shares his thoughts on the program's unceremonious end, as he wrote in an article for The Daily Wire. The three discuss how Colbert's shift from a comedian to an activist has led to a decline in ratings and a loss of sponsorship support. Merit also touches on the importance of comedy - and hers in particular - in bringing people together, rather than driving them apart.
The discussion highlights the need for comedians to be able to poke fun at all sides, rather than just one. Merit shares their own experiences as a comedian, discussing how the industry has changed over the years and how artists have had to adapt to new ways of reaching their audience.
Our Fool of the Week segment delves into the world of politics, discussing the recent comments by The View's Sunny Hostin comparing the Black Lives Matter riots to the January 6th uprising. Other nominees include CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in comedy, politics, and the changing landscape of late-night TV. Join Christian Toto and Merit Kahn as they join Ryan in exploring the complexities of comedy and its role in society.

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The Right Side of Hollywood: A not-so fond farewell to Stephen Colbert

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