The Wednesday edition of CBS’s The Late Show was defined by host Stephen Colbert giving two odes to liberal budget priorities. First, Colbert insisted that PBS documentaries on transgender people in Ohio bowling leagues are of vital importance before marveling at Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s “righteous anger” at President Trump, Elon Musk, and DOGE.
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Colbert concluded his defense of public broadcasting by warning, “Trump might get these cuts soon because all the administration needs is simple majorities in both the House and Senate. And with the administration calling the shots, it could mean changes to public programming. So NPR fans, get ready for Fresh Air to become *coughs* coughs and PBS fans can look forward to Sesame Street: Bert and Ernie Have Wives Now.”
That was not Colbert's first trip to Sesame Street. Earlier, during the cold open, The Late Show had Elmo call Trump a "dumb fascist" and flip him off.
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