Share Tweet Pin Email By Katherine Tinsley 8:32am PDT, Jul 22, 2025 _ Jon Stewart slammed CBS' decision to cancel Stephen Colbert's show and The Late Show franchise. Keep reading for the details...MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _ CBS claimed canceling The Late Show was "purely a financial decision," but the announcement came days after host Stephen Colbert criticized Paramount's $16 million settlement with Donald Trump."Shows that say something, shows that take a stand, shows that are unafraid - this is not a 'We speak truth to power.